For these many years, I've loved you,
No-one has ever known but you alone.
We've kept it locked inside our hearts,
And smiled through all the tears.
My Darlin', I have loved you, oh, so many years.
Each night, within my lonely room,
I pray, someday, that things will turn out right.
And when the dawn of day appears,
My Darlin', I have loved you, oh, so many years.
Mayber fate will lead us down a path,
Where we will meet again.
And we will both be free to love anew.
Then one sweet kiss from your dear lips,
Will banish all my tears.
My Darlin', I have loved you, oh, so many years.
I'll just go on pretending,
And happy, dear, without you by my side.
When all the time, my heart is longing,
My Darlin', I have loved you, oh, so many years.