wisdom of the ages

listen

to the wisdom of the ages

listen

to the words of many sages

live each day

as if it were your last

it's written in the stars

your destiny is cast

and that hourglass

runs too fast no doubt

for the sands of time are running out

listen

to the wisdom of the ages

these words

can be found in history's pages

live each day

for happiness can't wait

and love while you may

but heed the hand of fate

if the finger points

it's too late no doubt

for the sands of time

are running out

but the man who turns

and escapes somehow

is the wisest of men

and to such a man

i'd bow