And so you have come back to me and say the old loves growing yet

You've tried through all these weary years you've tried too vainly to forget

Oh no I cannot take your hand God never gives is back our youth

The loving heart you slighted then was yours my friend in perfect truth

[ mandolin ]

Come close and let me see your face your raven hair is tinged with snow

Oh yes it is the same dear face I loved so many years ago

Oh no I cannot take your hand...

[ guitar ]

Farewell I think I love you yet as friend to friend God bless you dear

And guide you through these weary years to where the skies are always clear

Oh no I cannot take your hand...

[ fiddle ]

Oh no I cannot take your hand...