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 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
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 it was in the spring time
When you said goodbye and went away
Oh how well this aching heart remembers
Many many tears ago today