Whispers in the grass Under slow dancing trees Birds are telling me stories Saying you were meant for me With their bittersweet melodies Like a sweet memory Bittersweet melodies Can't go back, I can't go on without those Bittersweet melodies Weakened kitchen floor Snow slips under the door Tiny speakers were singing Telephone always ringing With those bittersweet melodies Like a sweet memory Bittersweet melodies Can't go back, I can't go on I remember us 'fore we turned to dusk Just when these feelings were all about When we still could trust in our hearts Bittersweet memory Like a sweet melody Bittersweet memories Can't go back, I can't go on Both of us singing that same old song With those bittersweet memories Like a sweet melody Bittersweet memories And it seemed oh so wrong Since those bittersweet melodies played for me