Gone swirling tears came she went today Down Fallen years go by No place in learning how to cry; I went astray Understanding is a virtue, hard to come by You can teach me how to love If you'll only try; so please Don't give up so soon Sorry that I hurt her I went astray Hurt her mind and broke her heart But there's no stopping once you start; she went away Understanding is a virtue, hard to come by You can teach me how to love If you'll only try; so please Don't give up so soon I never knew you the way you are The Blinded bird is not sincere His flying's done from only fear, he's lost his star Understanding is a virtue, hard to come by You can teach me how to love If you'll only try; so please Don't give up so soon