From the recording Opus in C major

Lyrics

You're going to find your days to be lonely
You're going to find you're going to grow old
And when the winter comes upon you
You're going to find there's no-one to hold

Hello, Mr. Chips
I was told you wanted me, Sir
Why, Mr. Chips?
Was it something that you needed?
What, Mr. Chips?
You're getting on in years, now.

Hello, Mr. Chips
The school wants you again
Come back, Mr. chips
Couldn't you just teach again?
We've learned all your tricks
You're getting on in years, now
You're
getting on in years, now

You're going to find your days to be lonely
You're going to find you're going to grow old
And when the winter comes upon you
You're going to find there's no-one to hold

Hello, Mr. Chips
Still talk about your wife and child, Mr. Chips
Wish they could've come
and stayed awhile, Mr. Chips
You're getting on in years, now

Goodbye, Mr. Chips … 

I stood before your grave and cried, Mr. Chips 
…
As did a hundred of your boys, Mr. Chips

You're getting on in years now 

You're getting on in years now
You're getting on in years now

I was with the old boy when he died

The sun didn't shine
It rained unexpectedly
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no

But, why does it rain?
It's one of life's mysteries
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no