Oh these many years I've loved you no one has ever known
No one has ever known but you alone
I've kept it locked inside my heart and smiled though all my tears
My darling I have loved you oh so many years
Each night within my lonely world I cried dear over you
And prayed to God the things will turn out right
But when the dawn of day appears I brush away my tears
My darling I have loved you oh so many years
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I'll just go on pretending that my life is oh so gay
And happy dear without you by my side
When all the time my heart keeps longing just to have you near
My darling I have loved you oh so many years
Maybe fate will lead us down a path where we will meet again
And then we'll both be free to love anew
Then one sweet kiss from your dear lips will vanish all my fear
My darling I have loved you oh so many years