Why does time roll by slowly When you are away Time rolls by slowly Like a frozen river winding to the sea Winedark night Water moon bright as chrome One flashlight lighting a silver path home Waves crawl in Tide slips out Another day washes away With my heartbeat counting the Time rolling by slowly A frozen river winding to the sea Honey-hearted moon sparkling through the trees A porch light swaying soft on the breeze Wind rolls in Clouds slip out I've been sitting here a hundred years With every breath counting the Time rolling by slowly Like a frozen river winding to the sea Time rolls by slowly A frozen river winding to the sea