Linda Ronstadt Lover's Return written by A.P. Carter
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And so you have come back to me
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And say the old loves growing yet
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You've tried through all these weary years
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You've tried too vainly to forget
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Oh no I cannot take your hand
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God never gives us back our youth
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The loving heart you slighted then
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Was yours my friend in perfect truth
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Come close and let me see your face
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Your raven hair is tinged with snow
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Oh yes it is the same dear face
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I loved so many years ago
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Oh no I cannot take your hand
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God never gives us back our youth
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The loving heart you slighted then
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Was yours my friend in perfect truth
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Farewell I think I love yet
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As friend to friend God bless you dear
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And guide you through these weary years
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To where the skies are always clear
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Oh no I cannot take your hand
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God never gives us back our youth
C G
The loving heart you slighted then
D G
Was yours my friend in perfect truth
G D
Oh no I cannot take your hand
G
God never gives us back our youth
C G
The loving heart you slighted then
D G
Was yours my friend in perfect truth