And so It Goes

In every heart there is room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still I fear I've said too much My silence is my self defense For every time I've held a rose It seems only felt the thorn And so it goes and it goes And so will you soon, I suppose But my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes and so it goes And you're the only one who knows So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice ere mine to make But can make decision, too And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes and so it goes And you're the only one Who knows