this bitter earth what fruit it bears this bitter earth and if my life is like the dust that hides the glow of a rose what good am I heaven only knows Lord,this bitter earth can it be so cold today you're young too soon you're old but while a voice within me cries I sure someone may answer my call and this bitter earth may not be so bitter after all . . . this bitter earth Lord,this bitter earth what good is love that no one shares and if my life is like the dust that hides the glow of a rose what good am I heaven only knows