American Old Time Song Lyrics: 48 Years Ago
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 48
YEARS AGO.
Copyright, 1895, by National Music Co.
Words by Ella Woods. Music by Theo. H. Northrup.
It seems but yesterday we parted, though 'twas many years ago;
Tenderly and broken-hearted, with such grief as youth may know.
It was more than friend or brother, she assured me thro' her tears;
She could never love another, thus she vowed at twenty years.
That was many years ago, oh, so many years ago;
But to-night my heart is thrilling with the love of years ago.
A woman's love endures forever, so they say, but men forget; .
She could change, but I could never, I have kept my promise yet.
But this very day I met her, stately, cold, with snowy hair,
And my heart could ne'er forget her, though she gave me but a stare.
That was many years ago, oh, so many years ago;
But to-night my heart is thrilling with the love of years ago.