He packed his bags when he was just 18

To see a world he thought he'd never seen

But he knew when he met her

That she was the girl

He'd been waiting for



And each night they spent talking on the front porch swing

Like it came straight out of a movie scene

But one night she stepped out as the sun began to set

And when she got to the porch she found a letter that read



You're the only girl I'll ever love

And I'd do anything not to give you up

If I could only stop the world

When you're standing by my side

See I'm having the time of my life

Yes, I'm having the time of my life



The months went by it was their wedding day

A church on a hill, wedding bells rang away

She looked like a princess

All dressed up in pearls

It was her proudest day



And he stood all alone in a darkened church hallway

And he got down on his knees and he started to pray

He thanked the Lord for his family and the perfect bride

But he couldn't hold back what he was feelin' inside

And he said



She's the only girl I'll ever love

And I'd do anything not to give her up

If I could only stop the world

When she's standing by my side

See, I'm having the time of my life

Yes, I'm having the time of my life



Forty years went by and she lived most of God's plan

She stood alone in an attic, wedding dress in her hand

And she held an old letter written so long ago

But she'd never forget it

No matter how old



And as she turned to put the dress away

And pack up the years

He was standing in the doorway

With his eyes full of tears

And he held her



'Cause you're the only girl I'll ever love

And I'd do anything no