This Time

The night once was young, just like you and I
 And love we thought we'd never lose
 A picture of perfection, we painted on our eyes
 Always looking for something new, ooh-ooh-ooh
 And now time has dealt its hand
 And here we are still standing
 Waiting for our ships to come in
 The streets are getting lonely and the wind whispers, "If only"
 And maybe it's time for "if only" to begin
 So raise up your flag, put the moon in your sack
 Forgive and let go, and never look back
 'Cause time won't wait for us to get it perfectly right
 And so if you're willing, I'll dance with you tonight
 Dance with you tonight
 And I can see that you've been here as long as I
 Many times, fell from this carousel
 The tears in our clothing every bump from the ride
 We've got to know ourselves far too well
 So darling, life is short
 And the sun is moving faster
 So put your lipstick on
 Or we're headed for disaster
 I think it's safe to say
 We're both a work in progress
 So, let's put down our pride
 Before we miss the boat again
 So raise up your flag, put the moon in your sack
 Forgive and let go, and never look back
 'Cause time won't wait for us to get it perfectly right
 And so if you're willing, I'll dance with you tonight
 Put stars in your flask and tell the band to play
 Stop waiting around for the perfect sunny day
 Let's make love in the rain
 And leave the past behind
 And I promise to you, I'll stay this time
 Stay this time
 Stay this time
 Stay this time
 Stay this time
 Ooh, ah-ah-ah
 Ooh, oh, oh