[Verse 1] I remember when the world was beautiful And starlight filled the sky When your eyes would smile at me No man was happier than I [Verse 2] I remember when the world was beautiful And each kiss was a dream With you close, so close to my heart There wasn't a cloud to be seen [Verse 3] But skies turned to gray The day you went away Stars lost all their charms The day heaven left my arms [Verse 4] I remember when the world was beautiful Paradise was at my door But only if you return Could the world be beautiful once more