Shadows are falling and I'm running out of breath Keep me in your heart for a while If I leave you, it doesn't mean I love you any less Keep me in your heart for a while When you get up in the morning, and you see that crazy sun Keep me in your heart for a while There's a train leaving nightly called "When all is said and done" Keep me in your heart for a while Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, love Keep me in your heart for a while Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-lo Keep me in your heart for a while ♪ Sometimes when you're doing simple things around the house Maybe you'll think of me and smile You know I'm tied to you like the buttons on your blouse Keep me in your heart for a while Hold me in your thoughts, take me to your dreams Touch me as I fall into view When the winter comes, keep the fires lit And I will be right next to you Engine drivers headed north to Pleasant Street Keep me in your heart for a while These wheels keep turning, but they're running out of steam Keep me in your heart for a while Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, love Keep me in your heart for a while Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-lo Keep me in your heart for a while ♪ Keep me in your heart for a while