And so it goes...

I can listen to this song many times over.  A friend brought it to my attention, I've probably failed to mention to said friend how much I've grown to love it.

It is originally, a ballad written by Billy Joel in 1983, though only released six years later.  Beautifully crafted, he writes with an understanding many aren't able to.  His is the version I've been familiar with, yet failed to pay it the attention it deserves.

For me it's how simple it is, that makes me love it so.  The King's Singers vocal harmony arrangements just heighten my love for it that much more.  I can, unashamedly, say this song brings me to tears, on the occasion.  The King's Singers choral music is described as "... instantly recognisable for their spot-on intonation, their impeccable vocal blend, the flawless articulation of the text and incisive timing."

Here are the lyrics, made enchanting by The King's Singers:

In every heart there is a room/A sanctuary safe and strong/ To heal the wounds from lovers past/ Until a new one comes along
I spoke to you in cautious tones/ You answered me with no pretense/ And still I feel I said too much/ My silence is my self defense
And every time I've held a rose/ It seems I only felt the thorns/ And so it goes, and so it goes/ And so will you soon I suppose
But if my silence made you leave/ Then that would be my worst mistake/ So I will share this room with you/ And you can have this heart to break
And this is why my eyes are closed/ It's just as well for all I've seen/ And so it goes, and so it goes/ And you're the only one who knows
So I would choose to be with you/ That's if the choice were mine to make/ But you can make decisions too/ And you can have this heart to break/ And so it goes, and so it goes/ And you're the only one who knows

*The rose coloured text are my favourite lyrics in the song.