All these many years I've loved you
No one has ever known
No one has ever known
But you a lone.

I've kept it locked inside my heart
And smile thru all my tears
My darling I have loved you
Oh, so many years.

Each night within my lonely room
I'll cry dear over you
And pray to God
Our plans will turn out right.

But when the dawn of day appears
I'll brush away my tears
My darling, I have loved you
Oh, so many years.

I'll go on pretending
That my life is oh so gay
And happy dear
Without you by my side.

When all the time my heart is longing
Just to have you near
My darling I have loved you
Oh, so many years.

Maybe fate will lead us down a path
Where we will meet again
And then we'll both be free
To love anew.

Then one sweet kiss from your dear lips
Will vanish all my fears
My darling I have loved you
Oh, so many years...