Songs We Like to Sing

Published 1912 Long, Long Ago Thomas Haynes Bayly

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 gried is removed,
Let me forget that so long you have roved,
Let me believe tha you love as you loved,
Long, long ago,
Long, ago;

Do you remember the path where we met,
Long, long ago,
Long, long ago;
Ah, yes, you told me you ne'er would forget,
Long, long ago,
Long, ago;
The, to all others my smile you preferr'd,
Love, when you spoke, gave a charm to each word,
Still my heart treasures the praises I heard,
Long, long ago,
Long, ago;

Though by your kindness my fond 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;