[Verse 1]
Early in the morning, when the sun is still asleep
Father drinks his cup of coffee, kisses mother on the cheek
Off to work he goes, what he does? Nobody knows
But he's sure to bring home money every week

[Chorus 1]
Time when he and mother were young
Now those days are departed
Now he's left broken-hearted stranded in time

[Instrumental Break]
[Violin Solo]

[Verse 2]
They dote upon the children like some characters in plays
As if nearness to their youngers would recall their golden days
And father sold the looking glass that once stood in the hall
And now mother tends to tell the time by pictures on the wall

[Chorus 2]
Times when she would laugh in his arms
Now are vanished forever
Now they stand close together stranded in time