One day we are young. And by the next one we are old. Despite the years. And tears of gold precede the rapture. Time has its way. With everyone in its path. She combs her hair. And tears of gold fall on the gray. Tears of gold. Tears of golden restraint. As evidence of the pain that we feel inside. Mary anne settle down. Let's bring the band around "how 'bout". And we'll sing you to heaven and back. Laura lee sets the food out on the table top for us. And when she asks mary anne to say grace. Mary anne settles down. Wiping tears of gold from her face. Where we are strong. By tomorrow we will grow weak and disappear. Our families will gather 'round to remember. Where we are flesh and blood. By the next one we are dust under the wheels. Without a love we're only ash in urns of silver. Tears of gold tears of gold en restraint. As evidence of the pain that she feels. Tears of gold tears of gold promise the rapture and heal the soul. Replacing tears of gold with music and laughter. Tears of gold tears of gold