I told you once and I'll tell you now

If I lose your love, I'd die somehow

You broke the news to me today

But I need one thing before I go away

Well, you know I'm gonna love you, baby, once before I die

You know I've got to love you, baby, and I ain't gonna cry

There's a time to live and a time to die

A time to love and a time to cry

I've got to reap while you go sow

You're gonna stay and I'm gonna go

Well, you know I'm gonna love you, baby, once before I die

You know I'm gonna love you, baby, and I ain't gonna cry

There's a time to live and a time to die

A time to love and a time to cry

I've got to reap while you go sow

And you're gonna stay and I'm gonna go

Well, you know I'm gonna love you, baby, once before I die

You know I'm gonna love you, baby, once before I die