There's a love I hold dear

And it shines through each year

And it makes things seem different somehow

It's for better or worse

It's for people who thirst

For a love that burns brighter right now



And it shines on and on 'til all sadness is gone

And if children had wings I would sing them this song

With a smile on my face and a tear in my eye

Everything will be fine by and by



There were things that were said

There were things that were done

And a wife cannot stand too much pain

And what I thought was best

Couldn't please her much less

But my love still goes on, that don't change



And it shines on and on 'til all sadness is gone

And if children had wings I would sing them this song

With a smile on my lips and a tear in my eye

Everything will be fine by and by



And it shines on and on 'til all sadness is gone

And if children had wings I would sing them this song

With a smile on my face and a tear in my eye

Everything will be fine by and by



And it shines on and on 'til all sadness is gone

And if children had wings I would sing them this song

With a smile on my face and a tear in my eye

Everything will be fine by and by