Once I loved . .

And I gave so much love to this love

It was the world to me!

Once I cried . .

At the thought I was foolish an' proud

And let you say goodbye!

Then, one day . .

From my infinite sadness you came

And brought me love again!

Now I know . .

That no matter whatever befalls

I'll never let you go!

I will hold you close . . . make you stay

Because love is the saddest thing

When it goes away . .

. . . love is the saddest thing

When it goes away . .

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I will hold you close . . . make you stay

Because love is the saddest thing

When it goes away . .

. . . love is the saddest thing

When it goes away . .

. . . when it goes away . .