Long, Long Ago

Tell me the tales, that to me, were so dear
Long, long ago, long, long ago
Sing me the songs, I delighted to hear
Long, long ago, long ago

Now, you are come, all my grief is removed
Let me forget, that so long, you have roved
Let me believe, that you love, as you loved
Long, long ago, long ago

Do you remember, the path where we met?
Long, long ago, long, long ago
Ah, yes, you told me, you'd never forget
Long, long ago, long ago

Then to all others, my smile, you preferred
Love, when you spoke, gave a charm to each word
Still, my heart treasures the phrases I heard
Long, long ago, long ago

Though, by your kindness, my fond hopes were raised
Long, long ago, long, long ago
You by more eloquent lips, have been praised
Long, long ago, long, long ago

But, by long absence, your truth has been tried
Still, to your accents, I listen with pride
Blessed, as I was, when I sat by your side
Long, long ago, long ago

Long, long ago, long ago
Long, long ago