And if you’re still on my mind

They ask me to tell ‘em about my broken heart

And I tell ‘em that I’m feeling fine

I lie a little bit and I proudly say

Our book of love is closed

And your memory never bothers me

And when it does it comes and goes

It comes and goes all right

Comes every morning and it goes all night

I save a lot of pride and I haven’t really lied

I just tell ‘em that it comes and goes

Everybody asks if I cried when you left me

And if I’ve cried for you since

They hope I have so they can all get together

And laugh it up at my expense

So I lie a little bit and I proudly say

Not one tear drop flows

When there is a little pain it’s not a constant thing

It kinda just comes and goes

It comes and goes all right

Comes every morning and it goes all night

I save a lot of pride and I haven’t really lied

I just tell ‘em that it comes and goes

Many tears ago you said you’d love me
Oh, how happy was this heart of mine
Then a dark cloud came from out of nowhere
And the sun went down no more to shine.

Many tears ago I learned too well love
What it means to bear a heavy load
I found out just what has meant by sorrow
Many tears ago along life’s road.

Many tears ago I built a castle
Built it very strong and very tall
Though I thought it has a firm foundation
Many tears ago I saw it fall.

Many times I’ve wished that I would die love
Better to be dead than feel so low
All I ever lived or ever hoped for
Left me many many tears ogo.

— Instrumental —

Many tears ago you called me darling
In my dreams I hear you say it now
I can almost feel your arms around me
Arms that never meant to keep the vow.

Many tears ago ‘twas in the springtime
When you said goodbye and went away
Oh, how well this aching heart remembers
Many, many tears ago today…

She left at home her baby son

He cried and begged her not to leave him

But she would not give up her fun

She kissed his cheek and tried to soothe him

But would not heed his childish plea

She heard him call as she was leaving

Please mommy please stay home with me

The mother joined the merrymakers

And soon was lost in trifling joy

The mellow tunes and flitting shadows

Made her forget her baby boy

She danced and laughed and did some drinking

The world for her was full of glee

But now and then these words would haunt her

Please mommy please stay home with me

She left the party feeling dizzy

The smell of drinking on her breath

She hurried home to find her baby

In raging pain and nearing death

The doctor came and looked on sadly

The case was hopeless he could see

The baby died these words repeating

Please mommy please stay home with me

The mother now her life would forfeit

To hear her baby’s voice again

She grieved to think she rudely left him

To satisfy her wishes vein

Now mothers don’t neglect your duty

This story should a lesson be

Do not ignore your baby’s pleading

Please mommy please stay home with me

There by his love o’ershaded sweetly my soul shall rest

Hark ‘tis the voice of angels born in a song to me

Over the fields of glory over the jasper sea

Safe in the arms of Jesus safe on his gentle breast

There by his love o’ershaded sweetly my soul shall rest

Jesus my heart’s dear refuge Jesus has died for me

Firm on the Rock of Ages ever my trust shall be

Here let me wait with patience wait till the night is over

Wait till I see the morning break on the golden shore

Safe in the arms of Jesus safe on his gentle breast

There by his love o’ershaded sweetly my soul shall rest

Little sparrow little sparrow singing in a high oak tree

Little sparrow little sparrow won’t you sing a little song for me

Ho ho you’re the happy one no cares just a lot of fun

But you didn’t lose your only one you didn’t lose your only one

Little sparrow little sparrow sittin’ on top of the world

Little sparrow little sparrow should I give another girl a whirl

Ho ho cause you’re so free just a singing in a high oak tree

Singing and laughing at fools like me laughing at fools like me

Singing in a high oak tree

Once like you I say same old night and day

But I say in vain she spread her wings and then she flew away

Little sparrow little sparrow tell me should I love again

Little sparrow little sparrow tell me will I ever win

Ho ho wish I could see like you from a high oak tree

Looking and a laughing at fools like me laughing at fools like me

Singing in a high oak tree

Once like you I say same old night and day

But I say in vain she spread her wings and then she flew away

Little sparrow little sparrow singing in a high oak tree

Laughing at fools like me singing in a high oak tree

Laughing at fools like me singing in a high oak tree

I’m walking behind you on your wedding day

And I’ll hear you promise to love and obey

Though you may forget me you’re still on my mind

Look over your shoulder I’m walking behind

Maybe I’ll kiss again with a love that’s new

But I shall wish again I was kissing you

Cause I’ll always love you wherever you go

And though we are parted I want you to know

That if things go wrong dear and fate is unkind

Look over your shoulder I’m walking behind

Maybe I’ll kiss again with a love that’s new

But I shall wish again I was kissing you

Cause I’ll always love you wherever you go

And though we are parted I want you to know

That if things go wrong dear and fate is unkind

Look over your shoulder I’m walking behind

At a soldier’s khaki sleeve

He says forgive me mister

But you’ve been across I believe

I see the purple heart you wear

That tells what you’ve been through

Perhaps you know my daddy sir

Cause he’s a soldier too

Did you see my daddy mister soldier

When you were fighting over there

I thought perhaps by chance

You met him there in France

Or somewhere over there

Across the sea

It’s been so long since daddy went away

My mommy longs for him both night and day

I know ‘twould make her glad

If you had seen my dad

Did you see my daddy over there

The soldier’s eyes grew misty

As he watched the boyish face

For it recalled a memory

That time can not erase

A buddy lost in action

The best pal he ever had

Till death he carried o’er his heart

A picture of this lad

Did you see my daddy mister soldier

When you were fighting over there

I thought perhaps by chance

You met him there in France

Or somewhere over there

Across the sea

It’s been so long since daddy went away

My mommy longs for him both night and day

I know ‘twould make her glad

If you had seen my dad

Did you see my daddy over there

I thank my lucky stars because I found a girl so true

Many times I’ve seen of the girls I might have had

Watched them while they fall in love and watched it turn out bad

So when I count my blessings honey you’re my number one

And when I count my heartaches thanks to you they’re number none

So if I see I’m little bit too much in love that’s true

I thank my lucky stars because I found a girl like you

I thank my lucky stars for everyday I spent with you

I thank my lucky stars because I found a girl so true

Many times I’ve seen of the girls I might have had

Watched them while they fall in love and watched it turn out bad

So when I count my blessings honey you’re my number one

And when I count my heartaches thanks to you they’re number none

So if I see I’m little bit too much in love that’s true

I thank my lucky stars because I found a girl like you

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CHORDS

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INTRO : INSTRUMENTAL : PLAY OVER THE LINES BELOW

….I’ll hold you in my heart…till I can hold you in my arms.
So, darlin’ please wait for me.

VERSE ONE / VOCAL
I’ll hold you in my heart…till I can hold you in my arms
Like you’ve never been held before
I’ll think of you each day…and that I??ll dream the night away.
Till you…are in my arms once more.

CHORUS / VOCALS

The stars up in the sky…know the reason why
I feel so blue…when I'm away from you.
I’ll hold you in my heart…till I can hold you in my arms.
So, darlin’ please wait for me.

INSTRUMENTAL: OVER VERSE

I’ll hold you in my heart…till I can hold you in my arms
Like you’ve never been held before
I’ll think of you each day…and that I??ll dream the night away
Till you…are in my arms once more.

CHORUS / VOCALS
The stars up in the sky…know the reason why
I feel so blue…when I'm away from you.
I’ll hold you in my heart…till I can hold you in my arms
so darlin’ please wait for me.

For I love you Molly Darling you are all the world to me

Oh tell me darling that you love me put your little hand in mine

Take my heart sweet Molly Darling say that you will give me thine

Molly fairest sweetest dearest look up darling tell me this

Do you love me Molly Darling let your answer be a kiss

Molly fairest sweetest dearest look up darling tell me this

Do you love me Molly Darling let your answer be a kiss

Stars are smiling Molly darling through the mystic veil of night

They seem laughing Molly darling while fair Luna hides her light

Oh no one listens but the flowers while they hang their heads in shame

They are modest Molly darling when they hear me call your name

Molly fairest sweetest dearest look up darling tell me this

Do you love me Molly Darling let your answer be a kiss