We play the game, we pay the price with luck that comes and goes
No matter what the gods decide, we always spoil their show
Just like when you are finally near the lover of your dreams
And as you stand there waiting, she turns and walks away

And you discover that timing is everything
You've got to get it right
Timing is everything in life

We break apart when world's collide, as everybody knows
You hear she'll be somebody's bride and just can't let her go
So get down to the church and let her see you once again
Before you know it she's kissing you and throws the ring away

And then she whispers to you, timing is everything,
You finally got it right
Timing is everything in life, timing is everything in life

Sooner or later all good things come to your heart 
In life, it's a waiting game

When you remember that timing is everything
You've got to get it right
Timing is everything in life, timing is everything
Timing is everything, timing is everything, timing is everything

We play the game, we pay the price, timing is everything
No matter what the Gods decide, timing is everything
We break apart when worlds collide, timing is everything
We play the game, we pay the price, timing is everything
No matter what the Gods decide, timing is everything
We break apart when worlds collide, timing is everything