When the rain keeps falling

and is soaking my skin

When my car breaks down

in the middle of the street

Then I put on my sunglasses -

everything’s rose-colored again.

When a case can’t be solved

and the bad guys have won

When my boss loses patience

and he hollers and shouts

Then I put on my sunglasses -

everything’s rose-colored again.

When you leave me alone

walking out with a date

When I give in to the darkness

and the emptiness of my place

Then I put on my sunglasses -

everything’s rose-colored again.

Where have the times gone

when you lay in my arms

When I kissed you and listened

to whispered words of love.

Then I wore no sunglasses -

everything was rose-colored anyway.

You showed me what love is

Made my body respond.

Your loving touches

brought me pleasure and delight.

Then I wore no sunglasses -

everything was rose-colored anyway.

When I see your body

lying lifeless and still

When there’s only machines

keeping you alive

I can’t put on my sunglasses -

nothing’s rose-colored again.

I’m facing the world

It’s ugly and black

What can I look forward to

Broken-hearted and alone

I can’t put on my sunglasses -

nothing’s rose-colored again.

There’s a twinkle in your eyes

and the smile’s back on your face

You’ve survived like a miracle

and my hand’s entwined with yours

Now I wear no sunglasses -

everything’s rose-colored again.

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