Many tears ago you said you loved me

Oh, how happy was this heart of mine

Then a dark cloud came from out of nowhere

And the sun went down, no more to shine



Many tears ago, I've learned too well, love

What it means to bear a heavy load

I found out just what is meant by sorrow

Many tears ago along life's road



Many tears ago I built a castle

I built it very strong and very tall

Though I thought it had a firm foundation

Many tears ago I saw it fall



Many tears ago, was in the springtime

When you said goodbye and went away

Oh, how well this achin' heart remembers

Many, many tears ago today