Was it only yesterday
That we were all so near
Was it just a dream or maybe
We were gathered here
Couldn't stand the time away
Or hide away the tears
Was it only yesterday, my dear?

Don't it seem like every day
The clouds may disappear
Does it matter anyway

We're bound to perservere
Wouldn't change a thing
We'll make it ring out loud and clear
Don't it seem like every day's a year?

So many hard times left behind
Even through dark nights we still find
Things will soon get better
If we let them take their time
Now only clear skies do appear
Here's to a brighter year

Was it only yesterday
Our love was close at hand
Why did it all slip away
These fingers holding sand
I wouldn't trade a single day
Some things are worth the stand
But those were days I'll never understand

So many hard times left behind
Even through dark nights we can find
Things will soon be lighter
cnd they might just start to shine
Now only clear skies do appear
Here's to a brighter year

Now only clear skies do appear
Here's to a brighter year