| lyric | 1. 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 grieÍ is removed,
let me forget that so long you have rov'd.
Let me believe that you love as you loved,
long, long ago, long ago.
2.Do you remember the path where we met,
long, long ago, long, long ago.
Oh, yes you told me you'd ne'er would forget,
long, long ago, long ago.
That to all others, my smile you preferred,
love, when you spoke, gave a charm to each word,
still my heart treasures, the praises I heard,
long, long ago, long ago.
3. Tho'by your kindness my Íond hopes were raised,
long, long ago, long, long ago.
You, by more eloquent lips have been praised,
long, long ago, long ago.
But by long absence your truth has been tried,
still to your accents I listen with pride.
Blest as I was when I sat by your side,
long, long ago, long ago. |