Memories and Tears

Memories and tears, memories and tears

Oh, how they torture me so

Memories and tears, memories and tears

I'd give the world if they'd go

When I stake the claim on your heart, dear

I seal it with one burning kiss

I thought then that no one before me

Had ever found love such as this

It seemed that this one earthly treasure

Was mine now to claim through the years

But time brought a change to your heart, dear

And left me with memories and tears

Memories and tears, memories and tears

Oh, how they torture me so

Memories and tears, memories and tears

I'd give the world if they'd go

As always when one finds a treasure

Another man wanted my claim

I knew then I never could give you

His equal in wealth or in fame

I guess now my searching is over

For a one who will always be true

I have no desire for refilling

This heart that's left beckoned by you

Memories and tears, memories and tears

Oh, how they torture me so

Memories and tears, memories and tears

I'd give the world if they'd go