I've never known such a thing as a good fight.
For the one to won
The other heart must lose.
And I can't see the difference
Between the saint and the sinner.
I only know the oldest of news
That is love.

And oh but for tender mercy
Roses would burn in the sun.
Oh but for gentle forgiveness
Even a strong man would run,
Wold run from love.

Release is a kind friend
Who, reachin' inside me
Would try to bring forward a gentle refrain.

And the girl that you knew was a harder and blind me.
I've left her behind me.
And with all that I have
I know that I got nothin'
But all of this sadness to get through.
And in this moment of sweet inspiration
I yearn so my darlin' to be with you.

And oh but for tender mercy
Roses would burn in the sun.
Oh but for gentle forgiveness
Even a strong man would run,
Would run from love.

So what can I do?
I am I,
You are you.
And roses do fade,
The best plans mislaid.
Still, I yearn for you.

Oh but for tender mercy
Roses would burn in the sun.
Oh but for gentle forgiveness
Even a strong man would run,
Would run from love.