(Harlan Howard - Buck Owens)

Darling, oh darling, where are you tonight
Don't you even miss me at all
You once danced with me and whispered tenderly
That I was the belle of the ball.

The belle of the ball now stands by the wall
You told me you love me and then let me fall
But my heart will yearn until you return
And call me the belle of the ball.

--- Instrumental ---

Young lovers dance by me with stars in their eyes
As soft music flows through the hall
I'll keep watching the door till you come back once more
Then I'll be the belle of the ball.

The belle of the ball now stands by the wall
You told me you love me and then let me fall
But my heart will yearn until you return
And call me the belle of the ball.

Then I'll be the belle of the ball...