When I saw you in the garden
Sweet lilac in your hair
The sunlight seemed to surround you
And bless the morning airAnd I wondered what your name was
And if you would dance with me
I heard you cry for mercy
But my eyes they could not see'Cos the time is right for love
The time is right for love
You can pray to the Lord above
But the time is right for loveSo much for all your sweet words
All that you said you would do
Remember all my love songs
They were promises to youBut I don't hold it against you
I know you're not to blame
So draw your circle around me
And we'll put all your lovers to shame'Cos the time is right for love
The time is right for love
You can pray to the Lord above
But the time is right for love'Cos the time is right for love
The time is right for love
You can pray to the Lord above
But the time is right for loveBut the time is right for love
The time is right for love
You can pray to the Lord above
But the time is right for love