He stood looking at his father who is 85 years old He remembered all the ball games they played so long ago Then he put his arm around him and kissed him on the cheek He said Dad, it's time I told you what a friend you've been to me CHORUS: 'Cause when you love someone You gotta let 'em know When you're thinking of someone You need to tell 'em so Don't know what makes us think Our minds and our hearts can be read What's going without saying should be said She stood in the kitchen doorway, all grown up with children, too Watching as her mama cooked just like she used to do She slowly walked up to her and she held her wrinkled hands She said, do you know you are the greatest mom a daughter ever had (REPEAT CHORUS) No one needs a roses When the sun of life's gone down If you're gonna send a message of your love Then send it now I don't believe I've let you hear the things you should have heard I don't believe I've truly put my feelings into words 'Cause to me you are so beautiful, much more then words can say But if you don't mind and you've got the time I'd like to try today 'Cause when you love someone You gotta let 'em know When you're thinking of someone you need to tell 'em so I don't know what makes me think My mind and my heart can be read What's going without saying What's going without saying What's going without saying should be said What's going without saying should be said