I sing a song for all the years that go by A tune for smiling at a stranger, though I Know there have been times when I've been caught up with my own I hope it is compassion that I've shown I sing a song for all the years that go by A tune for all my friends and family, though I Have done you bad a few times, there's no reason to pretend I hope I've been a good friend in the end Don't you doubt dear Smile you should Not look back 'cause You've done good You've done good ♪ I sing a song for all the years that go by A tune for learning a new language 'cause I Was never any good in school as far as I recall I hope I learn some Spanish after all I sing a song for all the years that go by A tune for traveling the world alone, though I Always hear them talk 'bout how I'm safer if I stay I hope I grab my bags and fly away Don't you doubt dear Fly you should Not be worried You'll do good You'll do good ♪ I sing a song for when the years have gone by A tune for when I'm old and looking back then I Wish I ain't the kind regretting things I didn't do I hope I haven't lied or been untrue Don't you doubt dear Smile you should Do some mistakes You're still good You're still good