She asked him for forever and a promise that would last
He said, "Babe, you know I love you, but I can't commit to that"
She said love isn't love 'til you give it away.
A father lived in silence, saw his son become a man
There was a distance felt between them 'Cause he could not understand
That love isn't love 'til you give it away
You gotta give it away
As we live, moving side by side
May we learn to give
Learn to sac-ri - fice.
We can entertain compassion for a world in need of care
Love is like a river flowing down from the Gi - ver of life
We drink from the water and our thirst is no longer denied
Oooooo, you gotta give it away
(Repeat Chorus)