Barry Manilow Once Before I Go Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once before I go, I want you to know that I would do it all again
I'm sure we'd make the same mistakes
But we could make it through the pains and joys and aches
We knew back then I would do it all
I'd do it all again

[Verse 2]
Before I go, I want you to know that I look back with no regrets
And when our luck was wearing thin and we were down and out
We still came back to win against all bets
Now when I look back, I still have no regrets

[Pre-Chorus]
And it's so hard to say goodbyes when there's so much that's left unspoken in your eyes
But unless I spread my wings again, I'm afraid I'll never soar
So hang on to the memories and hold me close once more
Once more

[Chorus]
Just once before I go, I want you to know that I have loved you all along And even when we're far apart, I only need to feel your living in my heart
And I'll be strong
Love you just the way I've loved you all along

[Pre-Chorus]
But it's so hard to say goodbyes when there's so much that's left unspoken in your eyes
But unless I spread my wings again, I'm afraid I'll never soar
So kiss me for the last time and hold me close once more
Once more

[Chorus]
Just once before I go, I want you to know that I have loved you all along
And even when we're far apart, I only need to feel your living in my heart
And I will be strong

[Outro]
You are the light that shines on me
You always were and you'll always be
So I had to let you know just this once
Just this once before I go