Ferlin Husky - Once lyrics

I was foolish - once And I let my "once" get away I was happy - once You'd never believe it today I got careless - once All at once you got away Life had beauty - once It's not worth livin' today I slipped out - once All at once you slipped away Oh great regret like the flavor of wine Only grows deeper with the pa**ing of time Life had meaning - once It's cold and so empty today I was foolish - once I let my "once" get away