He stood looking at his father who is 85 years old  He remembered all the ball games they played so long ago  Then he put his arm around him and kissed him on the cheek  He said Dad, it's time I told you what a friend you've been to me  CHORUS: 'Cause when you love someone  You gotta let 'em know  When you're thinking of someone  You need to tell 'em so  Don't know what makes us think  Our minds and our hearts can be read  What's going without saying should be said  She stood in the kitchen doorway, all grown up with children, too  Watching as her mama cooked just like she used to do  She slowly walked up to her and she held her wrinkled hands  She said, do you know you are the greatest mom a daughter ever had  (REPEAT CHORUS)  No one needs a roses  When the sun of life's gone down  If you're gonna send a message of your love  Then send it now  I don't believe I've let you hear the things you should have heard  I don't believe I've truly put my feelings into words  'Cause to me you are so beautiful, much more then words can say  But if you don't mind and you've got the time  I'd like to try today  'Cause when you love someone  You gotta let 'em know  When you're thinking of someone  you need to tell 'em so  I don't know what makes me think  My mind and my heart can be read  What's going without saying  What's going without saying  What's going without saying should be said  What's going without saying should be said