One, two, three, four ♪ It's better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved I'm told But is it better to burn this young flame Than pray for the fire to grow cold Oh Maria, be kind Oh Maria, be kind Oh Maria, be kind to me one last time So run with me now through the tall, tall grass Wait for the sun to get low Sing to me in your sweetest voice And dance with me nice and slow Oh Maria, be kind Oh Maria, be kind Oh Maria, be kind to me one last time So let's burn down this town for one more night Oh Maria you've got me to the morning light I won't be at your feet no I won't try to fight A caged bird don't sing so baby take flight Oh Maria, be kind Oh Maria, be kind Oh Maria, be kind to me one last time Be kind to me one last time Be kind to me one last time