lovers return

Singer:carter family, the

and so you have come back to me

and say the old love's growing yet

you've tried through all these weary years

you've tried too vainly to forget

no

no

i cannot take your hand

god never gives us back our youth

the loving heart you slighted then

was yours

my friend

in perfect truth

farewell

farewell now we must part

you never meant to do me wrong

god sent this anguish to my heart

to teach me to be brave and strong

no

no

i cannot take your hand

god never gives us back our youth

the loving heart you slighted then

was yours

my friend

in perfect truth

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

no

no

i cannot take your hand

god never gives us back our youth

the loving heart you slighted then

was yours

my friend

in perfect truth