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