Once I loved... And I gave so much love to this love It was the world to me! Once I cried... At the thought I was foolish an' proud And let you say goodbye! Then, one day... From my infinite sadness you came And brought me love again! Now I know... That no matter whatever befalls I'll never let you go! I will hold you close... make you stay Because love is the saddest thing When it goes away... ...love is the saddest thing When it goes away... I will hold you close... make you stay Because love is the saddest thing When it goes away... ...love is the saddest thing When it goes away... ...when it goes away...