Once I loved . . .

and I gave so much love to this love

it was the world to me!



Once I cried . . .

at the thought I was foolish an' proud

and let you say goodbye!



Then, one day . . .

from my infinite sadness you came

and brought me love again!



Now I know . . .

that no matter whatever befalls

I'll never let you go!



I will hold you close . . . make you stay

because love is the saddest thing

when it goes away . . .



. . . love is the saddest thing

when it goes away . . .







I will hold you close . . . make you stay

because love is the saddest thing

when it goes away . . .



. . . love is the saddest thing

when it goes away . . .



. . . when it goes away . . .



Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim

with lyrics by Vinicius De Moraes

English lyrics by Ray Gilbert