The One Who Knows Lyrics - Many Great Companions - Dar Williams

Time it was I had a dream 

And you're that dream come true 

An' if I had the world to give 

I'd give it all to you 

I'll take you to the mountains 

I will take you to the sea 

I'll show you how this life became 

A miracle to me 

You'll fly away but take my hand until that day 

So when they ask how far love goes 

When my job's done you'll be the one who knows 

All the things you treasure most 

Will be the hardest won 

I will watch you struggle long 

Before the answers come 

But I won't make it harder 

I'll be there to cheer you on 

I'll shine the light that guides you down 

The road you're walking on 

You'll fly away but take my hand until that day 

So when they ask how far love goes 

When my job's done you'll be the one who knows 

Before the mountains call to you 

Before you leave this home 

Wanna teach your heart to trust 

As I will teach my own 

But sometimes I will ask the moon 

Where it shined upon you last 

And shake my head and laugh and say 

"It all went by so fast" 

You'll fly away, but take my hand until that day 

(Until that day) 

So when they ask how far love goes 

When my job's done you'll be the one who knows