V1
The early years were warm and sweet
Ending nights in ecstasy
She was loved: he couldn't get enough
Even when the times got tough


Bridge

But in time the years grew colder


V2
The vows he took, he just betrayed
Like autumn leaves her dreams would fade
Winter winds blew through her heart
She knew she couldn’t fall apart



Bridge

Or let him steal her soft heart


Chorus
She gave him all she could possibly give
He took all he could take
The world was on her shoulders
She waited all of her life to live
Neglecting herself was her one mistake
And it made the years grow colder
Oh, the years grow colder


V3
Working hard to make ends meet
Waking up with aching feet
Wondering, was it worth the sacrifice?
To give her kids a decent life



Bridge

But in time, the years grow colder


V4
Her children all have lovely homes
She visits to show she cares
When she calls they’re never there
Seems they have no time to spare


Bridge

She’s never felt so alone
But doesn't want him back


Chorus

She gave all she could possibly give
He took all he could take
The world was on her shoulders
She waited all of her life to live
Neglecting herself was her one mistake
And it made the years grow colder
Oh, the years grow colder


Ending
She’s waited all of her life to live
But the years grow colder
Oh, the years grow colder