The Performer Lyrics - Marty Robbins

So quickly time overtakes us 

And there's so many things left to do 

I've tried to say what I wanted to say 

In this song that I've written for you 

As I stand here tonight 

From the stage I can see 

People look back and smile 

And my mind quickly flies 

To the time that's gone by 

And I say every tear's been worthwhile 

Some songs I have sung 

Hardly pleased anyone 

It wasn't cause I never tried 

I remember the gloom 

Of a cheap little room 

Where after a show I have cried 

But I thank God above 

For sendin' his love 

Through people like you I call friends 

And it's so good to know 

That wherever we go 

Some of us might meet again 

Life's been worth livin' 

So tonight let's pretend 

That it never will end 

Happiness dosen't last long 

And if this night should be 

The last night we should meet 

Then let's say goodbye with a song 

'Cause there's no way to know 

When it's our turn to go 

Everything's part of life's plan 

You have given me love 

In return I have love 

For every woman and man 

Life's been worth livin'