Why, oh, why? (Why, oh, why?) You cannot take it with you when you die Sometimes the things you want the most Won't happen until the book is closed I'm losing all I have But sadly not what I've ever wanted Tonight everything is over If I told you reasons why You would leave, so I chose to lie Things have changed (Why, oh, why?) I try my best to smile Why, oh, why? (Why, oh, why?) Why, oh, why? I'm afraid of getting colder I am homeless in my home I'm afraid of getting colder I am homeless in my home Miles away from where I was Sometimes the things you want the most Won't happen until the book is closed I'm afraid of getting colder 'Cause tonight everything is over If I told you reasons why You would leave, so I chose to lie Clearly things have changed 'Cause they always do, how can I be sure? I try my best to smile (To smile) Just for a little while If I told you reasons why You would leave, so I chose to lie Why, oh, why? (Why, oh, why?) Why, why, why? Why, oh, why? (Why, oh, why?) You cannot take it with you when you die