Once upon a time when I thought nature unkind
I was blessed with a love that was mine
It came like a brand new dawn
This embrace that made me strong
Like I'd suddenly been reborn with a glow
That was once upon a time
Once upon a time long ago
Skies were different shades of blue
But our love was brave and new
And our family it grew into three
Weathering everything that came
Life between the drops of rain
Never having to explain why it was so
That was once upon a time
Once upon a time long ago
Was it changing with the times
Or a simple change of mind
That could turn a love so warm into snow
Isn't love supposed to grow
Can it quickly come and go
Now there's nothing left to say but I know
It was once upon a time
Once upon a time long ago