And So It Goes

In every heart there is a room
a sanctuary safe and strong
to heal the wounds from lovers past
until a new one comes along

I spoke to you in cautious tones
you answered me with no pretense
and still I feel I said too much
my silence is my self defense

And every time I've held a rose
it seems I only felt the thorns
and so it goes, and so it goes,
and so will you soon I suppose

But if my silence made you leave
then that would be my worst mistake
so I will share this room with you
and you can have this heart to break

And this is why my eyes are closed
it's just as well for all I've seen
and so it goes, and so it goes,
and you're the only one who knows

So I will choose to be with you
that's if the choice were mine to make
but you can make decisions too
and you can have this heart to break

And so it goes, and so it goes,
and you're the only one who knows.

Written and sung by Billy Joel in 1983, but not released until 1990. You can check out his site at this link: http://www.billyjoel.com/us/home

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[4clvvess]

Last night, I danced with the most beautiful girl to three of the most beautiful songs.

This was one of them.

:)

[SH000FLY]

@4clvvess you will never forget her, or the dances :) thanks for sharing

[Emilyhlizz123]

I have to say being a poet that the sentiment provided by these lyrics is unsurpassed..........anywhere

and matched only by the beautiful musical accompaniment and Billy Joels lilting vocals

[SH000FLY]

@Emilyhlizz123 so understated lyrically and musically, perfectly voiced and played -- a rare feat. I'm not a poet but appreciate the song, thank you for listening.

[Emilyhlizz123]

there are lists of the most moving tear jerking songs ever written on you-tube why oh why is this not at the top of those lists. without doubt the most beautiful love-song i have ever heard.

[SH000FLY]

@Emilyhlizz123 and this is why my eyes are closed, it's just as well for all I've seen ... and so it goes, and so it goes ... and you're the only one who knows. (my favorite part of the lyrics)

[sgtmajtom06]

2 years? 2?

I am still here after 30, and she said the same. And so it goes.

[HelloBrynnie]

this song puts my heart with so many memories from the past. I'm unsure if I love or Hate this song because of that.. But I do know that this song makes my heart beat a billion times faster.

[TruthBringer14]

This is so beautiful.

[Rickyrocket51]

Such a beautiful song, reminds me of my love. Been 3 years since she left me to start a new life, reminds me of dances in high school, long nights just talking with her while the stars went dim, and then finally her graduation. I was so happy for her but I knew it would be short-lived. She left to go to UT while i stayed behind to help my parents settle into a new home. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her but I'll be with her soon, Just one more year and I can go there.

[allbaseball77]

Hi everybody, could you check out my cover of this? I really would like some feedback on it. Thank you, and thank you Billy Joel for this AMAZING song.

[jazzmaster909]

i miss you so much mama D.

[JonesAndYou]

@4clvvess This is one of the most simple, most beautiful comments I have ever read on youtube. I am transported to a moment :)

[crazybutcute13]

In my high school we had a select choir and we sang this song with only 9 people :) amazing song

[xdoo16]

@SH000FLY yes, best part ^.^ best version of this song there will ever be.