We used to dwell in love's own palace A palace of dreams come true Now that we're through I bear no malice Though we've called it a day All I can say is Thanks for all the lovely delights I found in your embrace I'm thankful though I know It's ending all too soon And thanks for unforgettable nights I never can replace And memories that linger like a haunting tune It is better to have loved you dear and lost Than never to have loved at all Yes it's better for no matter what the cost I held the world in sway an emperor for a day And thanks again for taking me on the road to paradise We lost our road but still I must convey our thanks It is better to have loved you dear and lost Than never to have loved at all Yes it's better for no matter what the cost I held the world in sway an emperor for a day And thanks again for taking me on the road to paradise We lost our way but still I must convey my thanks