The Needle Skips

I wish that I could hear this song forever

But I only listen now and then

And it's only sweet as long as it's playing

And then the needle skips and it's the end

The grooves on my record are worn down

But every bump and scratch is heaven sent

It's funny how we live so many moments

In the minutes of a song that came and went

Well I wish that I could hear this song forever

But I know it's no use to pretend

And it's only sweet as long as it's playing

And then the needle skips and it's the end

And now the song is over and I'm sorry

But the old refrain will always stay

Inside my mind entwined with all the memories

Of the love we knew and threw away

Well I wish that I could hear this song forever

But like they say you can't go home again

And it's only sweet as long as it's playing

And then the needle skips and it's the end