Watching the snowfall – down to the ground
Tomorrow the sun shines – new joy to be found
Its here and it gone – we got nothin’ to hold
Give me a minute – I won’t be so cold 

Everything is temporary; give me one more day
Oh, Lord have mercy – why can’t this moment stay
No more controversy – time just goes away
I need some permanency – this memory will fade
Cause I’m just temporary –just temporary 

I see an old picture of you holdin’ me
It’s hard to remember the smell of the sea
Let’s leave tomorrow – I’m done with all their rules
Give it minute – we won’t be so cold

Oh baby, I’m temporary – I’m here and then I’m gone
Oh, Lord have mercy – time flies but never done
No more controversy – we take it on the run
I Need some permanency – the setting of my sun
Cause I’m just temporary – just temporary

You say you’re just waiting for tomorrow to come
Well when it arrives – today will be done
Waiting’s not living – I wish I was bold
Give me a minute – before this gets old 

So if I’m temporary – then love me for today
Oh Lord have mercy – right now without delay
No more controversy – I’m giving it away
Got no permanency - don’t let the mem’ry fade
Cause I am temporary  - just temporary – we’re all temporary.