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 As far as my eyes can see

 There are shadows approaching me

 And to those I left behind

 I wanted you to know

 You've always shared my deepest thoughts

 You follow where I go

 And oooooooh when I'm old and wise

Bitter words mean little to me

Autumn wids will blow right through me

 And someday in the midst of time

When they asked me if I knew you

 I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine

 And sadness would be lifted from my eyes

Oh when I'm old and wise

 As far as my eyes can see

 There are shadows surrounding me

 And to those I left behind

 I wanted you to know

 You've always shared my darkest hours

 I'll miss you when I go

 And oooooooh when I'm old and wise

Heavy words that tossed and blew me

Like autumn winds will blow right through me

 And someday in the mist of time

When they asked you if you knew me

 Remember that you were a friend of mine

 As the final curtains falls before my eyes

Oh when I'm old and wise

 As far as my eyes can see