It's been many years since we were childhood sweethearts
Blissful days I'll never forget
And you know I still love you little darlin'
Though the years bring me only regret

Oh I love you my darlin' how I love you
If I talk please try to understand
Makes no difference how you treat me I love you
And I still write your name in the sand

Through the long lonely years I have loved you
And I've waited but only in vain
Now I know that I've lost you my darlin'
But I'll still sing the same old refrain

Oh I love you my darlin' how I love you
If I talk please try to understand
Makes no difference how you treat me I love you
And I still write your name in the sand

Now I know that your heart is for another
And it grieves me more than I can stand
Though I've lost the only one that I care for
I will still write your name in the sand

Oh I love you my darlin' how I love you
If I talk please try to understand
Makes no difference how you treat me I love you
And I still write your name in the sand