(Riff 1) F D#sus2 A#m F In this one of many possible worlds, all for the best, or some bizarre test? D#sus2 It is what it is - and whatever A#m F Time is still the infinite jest F D#sus2 A#m F The arrow files when you dream, the hours tick away - the cells tick away D#sus2 The Watchmaker keeps to his schemes A#m F The hours tick away - they tick away (Riff 2 - Part 1 x2 - Part2 x1) The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned In the fullness of time A garden to nurture and protect (Riff 1) F D#sus2 In the rise and the set of the sun A#m F 'Til the stars go spinning - spinning 'round the night D#sus2 It is what it is - and forever A#m F Each moment a memory in flight F D#sus2 A#m F The arrow flies while you breathe, the hours tick away - the cells tick away D#sus2 The Watchmaker has time up his sleeve A#m F The hours tick away - they tick away (Riff 2 - Part 1 x2 - Part2 x1) (2x) The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned In the fullness of time A garden to nurture and protect The treasure of a life is a measure of love and respect The way you live, the gifts that you give The treasure of a life is a measure of love and respect The way you live, the gifts that you give In the fullness of time Its the only return that you expect Riff 3 <(8x) The future disappears into memory With only a moment between Forever dwells in that moment Hope is what remains to be seen (Solo) (Riff 2 - Part 1 x4 - Part 2 x6) In the fullness of time Its the only return that you expect