[Verse 1] If I could live my life all over again, Next time, I’d make so many more mistakes. I wouldn't try to be so absolute, I’d just lie down and rest upon my back. I’d be much SILLIER than I have been, And take so very few things with concern. I’d care far less about the dust and dirt, And take much greater risks upon the road. [Verse 2] I’d travel much farther than before, Watch more sunrises breaking through the dark, Climb higher mountains, swim in deeper streams, And visit places I have never seen. I’d eat more ice cream, leave the peas behind, And have real troubles instead of imaginary ones. I was one of those wise, sensible men Who lived every moment grounded and profound... [Chorus] If I could live my life all over again, I’d only have moments, bright and clear. Don't you realize? That is what life is: Just moments, only moments—live the now! I used to be the one who never left Without a water bottle, brolly, and a chute... If I could live my life all over again, I’d carry nothing, letting go of proof. [Bridge] If I could live my life all over again, In spring I’d throw my heavy shoes away, And walk barefoot until autumn fades. I’d find untrodden paths, taste golden light, And play with children in the afternoon... If I only had one more chance to try. [Outro] But now I’m eighty-five, and I know well... I am dying. Just moments, only moments... Live the now. [End]
