No creature more lovely No spirit more dear to me And if I cannot hold you I still wish you all the joy in the world How dark is the universe How cold is the rain on this earth So long have I loved you Since I was a child and you were a girl What a terrible mystery How I searched for the key To unlock your guarded heart And set your love free What a beautiful dream
I tried more than anything To unlock your heart And set your love free A terrible mystery It's alright I'm movin' on Some days the pain is gone No longer searching for The treasure in you I never could own I smile when I see you now This planet keeps turning around And I don't cry anymore Only once in awhile When I'm all alone What a terrible mystery...