is the better part over

is the better part over?

has a ragin' river turned into a stream?

is the better part over?

are we down to not quite sayin' what we mean?

and after thinkin' it over

wouldn't you rather have the endin' nice and clean

where love remains in all the closing scenes?

if the better part's over

why hang around

for an endin' that's laden with sorrow?

we've both been around

we've both seen that movie before

and as much as i love you

i can't live while fearin' tomorrow

if the better part's over

then why should we try anymore?

is the better part over?

has a ragin' river turned into a stream?

is the better part over?

are we down to not quite sayin' what we mean?

and after thinkin' it over

wouldn't you rather have the endin' nice and clean

where love remains in all the closing scenes

is the better part over?