[Intro]
One, two, three

[Verse 1]
She said, "You know John, it's been such a long time
Since I saw that pretty smile of yours meet mine
And I'd help you make it through if only I knew
What in the world I could do for you
The last thing I want is to have my problems on your mind
Let's talk about the weather, how's your newest lover?
Hope he treats you sweet and kind
I can take care of me, can't you see I've got it all figured out"
And it seems to me

[Chorus]
Our lives are like the ice inside this paper cup
We both start out with a job to do, but age and fade away
'Til we get swallowed up

[Verse 2]
Now babe, I don't want to bring you down by singing such a sad line
But I do believe my creed is true
So what's the use in wasting time?
To hell with philosophy, 'cause right it's just you and me
And everything's fine
[Chorus]
See, our lives are like the ice inside this paper cup
We both start out with a job to do, but age and fade away
'Til we get swallowed up

[Chorus]
Our lives are like the ice inside this paper cup
We both start out with a job to do, but age and fade away
The ice like me and you, just melts and fades away
'Til we get swallowed up