You keep saying you love him 
I believe that it's true 
And it just doesn't matter 
How much I love you. 

But in time you'll understand, dear 
When you she'd a tear 
Then you'll know you were living 
In your tender years. 

In your eyes there's a lovelight 
That shines for him 
But how long will it stay there 
Will that love light grow dim? 

You can just see the happiness 
You can't see the tears 
It's true, you've been living 
In your tender years. 

--- Instrumental --- 

So, if I can't be your first love 
I'll wait and be your last 
I'll be somewhere in your future 
To help you forget the past. 

And you'll know that I love you 
With a love that's sincere 
'Cause I'll wait 'til you're thru living 
In your tender years. 

Yes, you'll know that I love you 
With a love that's sincere 
I'll wait 'til you're thru living 
In your tender years...