Do you remember once upon a time

When you were mine

The stars above were bright and new

I pulled them down for you

Just when I fell in love again

You said that all good things must end



Baby, That's just the way it is

Baby

Baby, That's just the way it is

Baby



I've never had a hand for solitaire

It's so unfair

That I should have my chance and lose

I feel like I've been used

To help you through another night

You've spelled it out in black and white



Baby, That's just the way it is

Baby

Baby, That's just the way it is

Baby



The tides that once had carried you away

Bring you back today

Now time has washed away my pain

You'll find that things have changed

And disappeared without a trace

You can't get back what you've erased



Baby, That's just the way it is

Baby

Baby, That's just the way it is

Baby