We'll drink a toast to those who most believe in what they've won
It's a long, long time 'til morning, so build your fires high
And lunch at half past noon, dinner prompt at five
Pass the tea and sympathy, for the good old days are dead
When you and I were one, so very long ago
It's a long, long time 'til morning plays wasted on the dawn
When the guests have gone, I'll tidy up the rooms
I'll light a blazing fire and wait within the door
Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days long gone
And I'll not write another line, for my true love is gone
When I have no dreams to give you anymore
I'll not write another line, for my true love is gone
Let's drink a toast to those who best survived the life they've led
It's a long, long time 'til morning plays wasted on the dawn
And now I lay me down to sleep, forever and a day
And throw my life away, "I wonder why?" they all will say
Let's drink a toast to those who most believe in what they've won
I'll turn the covers down and gazing at the moon
The comfort of a few old friends long past their prime
I'll pray to go quite mad and live in long ago
Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days long gone
