time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and the sun takes its time

time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and that takes a long time

from summer to autumn, and winter to spring

each season has a reason for the bounty it brings

each moment has its meaning

each question, a reply

we spin on this earth and we look to the sky

time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and the moon takes its time

time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and that takes a long time

from morning to mid-day and into the night

we circle on a cycle, awaiting the light

we start with a beginning

we bring it to an end

we do it so it happens,  again and again

time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and the earth takes its time

time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and that takes a long time

from summer to autumn, and winter to spring

each passing has a reason for the sadness it brings

each passion has its purpose

each longing, a refrain

we turn to the time that we know still remains

time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and the world takes its time

time takes its turn again

turn again, turn again

time takes its turn and that takes a long time