But Now I Know

When I was young and very sure

For every ill, had a cure

I said, "I know, I know, I know, I know"

When I was older and more mature

And not so very, very sure

I said, "I know, at least I think I know"

But now I know, but now I really know

Of only one thing I'm truly very sure

That is I wish I knew, I wish I knew

When I was young, love was my right

A passing cloud, a pleasant night

Love was my right, and love was my delight

Then with the passing of the years

Love brought me happiness and tears

Love was a pleasure, a priceless treasure

But now I know, but now I really know

Of only one thing I am truly very sure

Love is a gift, love is a gift

Now in the September of my life

Now I can remember all my life

All the joy and sorrows of my life

All the fine tomorrows of my life

When I was young, I made my memories

A thousand memories to live with evermore

Then later on, I had my memories

I lived my memories a thousand times or more

But now I know, but now I really know

In spite of all I've learned, or even hope to learn

One simple truth is very, very clear to me

I'll never know, I'll never know