The changing of the guard; a change is always hard
The clock is running down, taking your life away
Why does this watch of gold make you feel so lost and cold
When you decided long ago, it wouldn't change you?
The changing of the guard
Sue takes her time passing through the turnstile
Jake smiles and tips his hat, says, "Mind the stairs"
A commissionaire as long as she remembers, and that's awhile
When tomorrow comes, she wonders if he'll notice she's not there
Fred came to work today a little early
To pack some things and take some time alone
He closes his eyes and in his mind, it's many years ago
Beginnings are like endings
They're no different when they're gone
The changing of the guard; a change is always hard
The clock is running down, taking your life away
Why does this watch of gold make you feel so lost and cold
When you decided long ago, it wouldn't change you?
The changing of the guard
All Hell breaks loose at 8:00 as phones and faxes take the day
Grace breezes through the door; she's 25
Fred has to say he likes her even though she took his job
She's quick and smart; she has the looks, but she's still a little odd
An urgent memo's passed around to everyone but Sue
The crisis calls for everyone to leave
They apologize profusely 'cause there's no time for good-byes
Stay in touch, come visit soon, be sure to leave the keys
The changing of the guard; a change is always hard
The clock is running down, taking your life away
Why does this watch of gold make you feel so lost and cold
When you decided long ago, it wouldn't change you?
The changing of the guard
This time's a gift, a new beginning
This is no time to come apart
The future rests on what we choose to leave behind
Life is only over when it's over in your mind
The changing of the guard; a change is always hard
The clock is running down; is it taking your life away?
Why does this watch of gold make you feel so lost and cold
When you decided long ago, it wouldn't change you?
The changing
The changing of the guard; a change is always hard
The clock is running down; is it taking your life away?
Why does this watch of gold make you feel so lost and cold
When you decided long ago, it wouldn't change you?
The changing of the guard
Why does this watch of gold make you feel so lost and cold
When you decided long ago, it wouldn't change you?
The changing of the guard