Nothing can be permanent

Nothing set in stone

Never try to fool yourself

That you are not alone

Know your place don't chance your arm

Your secrets are all known

Never cross the great divide

Each to his own



Don't misunderstand me, don't be hurt, don't take offence

But what I am about to tell you makes a lot of sense

I've been more than happy with you, loved you as you are

But being happy only takes a restless heart so far



Be thankful for the past but know those times won't come again

I found you quite diverting, even tender now and then

Remember I will always be the first to sing your praise

But I must close the book on our adolescent days



Nothing can be permanent

Nothing set in stone

Never try to fool yourself

That you are not alone

Know your place don't chance your arm

Your secrets are all known

Never cross the great divide

Each to his own



Did you really think we'd never drift apart?

That we'd decay together in some endless heart to heart

Did you never realise that we are not the same?

We are made what we are made - you are not to blame



Nothing can be permanent

Nothing set in stone

Never try to fool yourself

That you are not alone

Know your place don't chance your arm

Your secrets are all known

Never cross the great divide

Each to his own