She scurried through the old square Said "I'm late" and with alarm She brushed against a strange man And was taken with his charm He offered to asist her To help her on her way Talking came so easily But then she had to say Time, time if you could hold it even for awhile Time, but nothing can reverse it even if she tries There is time Always time Frought with indecision The conclusions are the same The clock has spurned the lover Though she'll never know his name As they turn the final corner He realised his fate The silent kiss without a touch And she was through the convent gates Time, time if you could hold it even for awhile Time, but nothing can reverse it even if she tries There is time Always time