Lover's Return

And so you have come back to me And say the old love's growing yet You tried through all these weary years You tried too vainly to forget Oh no, I cannot take your hand God never gives us back our youth The loving heart you slighted then Was yours my friend in perfect truth Come close and let me see your face Your raven hair is tinged with snow Oh yes, it is the same dear face I loved so many years ago Oh no, I cannot take your hand God never gives us back our youth The loving heart you slighted then Was yours my friend in perfect truth Farewell, I think I love you yet As friend to friend God bless you dear And guide you through these weary years To where the skies are always clear Oh no, I cannot take your hand God never gives us back our youth The loving heart you slighted then Was yours my friend in perfect truth Oh no, I cannot take your hand God never gives us back our youth The loving heart you slighted then Was yours my friend in perfect truth