Winter came by surprise In the middle of summer Our walnut tree froze in the snow Now a year has gone by in Winterland And I can't remember the taste Of the nuts it used to give And the color of the leaves Changing with the seasons Birds sit on the tree And they always sing: "Is this all there is?" Winter came by surprise In the middle of summer I saw you walking outside wondering why Is the time taking its time in Winterland Why can't we recall the taste of the... Birds sit on the tree And they always sing: "Is this all there is?"