There are ups and downs, my loved one,

There’ll be good days there’ll be bad days,

The good ones filled with laughter,

And tears to fill the sad days;

I’ll hug away your troubles,

We’ll laugh away your fears,

We’ll talk out any problems,

I’ll kiss away your tears.

It’s not a bed of roses,

Our life’s not just a game,

But the love we have between us

Will always be the same.

I cannot promise heaven,

At least not for forever,

But maybe we’ll get close to it

When we’re alone together;

This world can quickly crumble,

Nothing seems to stay,

Something that seems permanent

Might last for but a day;

But in this inconsistent life

There’s one thing you can claim:

The love we have between us

Will always be the same.

The universe is changing,

With every waking day,

Friends can become enemies,

As April turns to May;

Don’t put you faith in worldly goods,

Don’t hope for things to last,

Don’t fret about the future

Or worry on the past;

There’s one thing that is permanent,

One thing that time can’t claim:

The love we have between us

Will always be the same.

SAID TO JAN,  APRIL 28, 1984. STILL TOGETHER.