In every heart there is a room

A sanctuary safe and strong

To heal the wounds from lovers past

Until a new one come along



I spoke to you in cautious tones

You answered me with no pretense

And still I feel I’ve said too much

My silence is my self defense



And every time I’ve held the rose

It seems I’d only felt the thorns

And so it goes, and so it goes

And so will you soon I suppose



But if my silence made you leave

Well that would be my worst mistake

So I will share this room with you

You can have this heart to rake



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 will choose to be with you

As if the choice were mine to make

You can make decisions too

And you can have this heart to rake



And so it goes, and so it goes

And you’re the only one

Who knows