One Way or the Other lyrics

If I only I could find a way

In gettin' through the center of my life 

It's always been a mystery

With changes that don't ever turn out right

Well, it's either one way or the other

And I forgot how nice it always was 

When you were here to see

(When you were here with me)

That everything I loved, I loved with you

You made me feel with every smile

(With every smile)

And ever since you left, it still was new

But timeless lovin' you

Was wearin' me down

And I forgot how nice it always was 

When you were here

A living love, a loving life

Are as far apart as they can be

But why can't I before I die

(Why can't I? Why can't I?)

Know some of winter's smiles

Tears and you?

If only I could hide away

(If I could hide away)

With only memories I can't forget

Then maybe I could find a way

(If I could find a way)

Of livin' and feelin' no regrets

Well, it's either one way or the other

(Either one way or the other)

And I forgot how nice it always was 

(Forgot)

When you were here

To calm my every fear

(Forgot)

And still believe 

That I was bound to leave again 

(For I was bound to leave again)

Bound to leave again

Bound to leave again

(Oh, I was bound to leave again)

• Artist:The Fifth Avenue Band
• Album:The Fifth Avenue Band (1969)