Yet another controversial song. I was accused of plagiarism. It was Per Hviid of Denmark, who claimed that in 1950 - the year I was born! - he had performed this song with his orchestra. But it wasn't even the entire song, just part of the melody that was in the arrangement. And his song doesn't even exist on any recording! I wrote both the lyrics and the melody myself, without copying anyone.

    If Tears Were Gold
    ~ Om tårar vore guld ~

    The birds sing, flowers are in bloom
    Everything is just like it was before,
    But you're not here, though I still remember you
    I can't forget that I was once your wife.

    How you can still miss someone!
    I think of all the happy times,
    How can a story as beautiful as ours
    Suddenly come to an end after so many years?

    I would have millions if tears were gold,
    I can never forget you.
    A little argument became our parting, it was all my fault
    I'll never fall in love again.
    I would have millions if tears were gold,
    Now I'm just a friend.

    Is there any meaning for everything that's happened?
    The questions I ask get no answer,
    Why was fate so hard on the two of us?
    Everything changed when I watched you go.

    I would have millions if tears were gold,
    I can never forget you.
    A little argument became our parting, it was all my fault
    I'll never fall in love again.
    I would have millions if tears were gold,
    Now I'm just a friend.