[Verse 1] There goes an old love the keeper of my heart It seems like a lifetime since weve been apart Her love was a treasure a poor boy couldnt hold She wanted riches diamonds and gold [Refrain] She wanted riches diamonds and gold [Verse 2] I taught her to love and she taught me to cry Then I learned to smile with a tear in my eye I offered her true love as long as Ive lived But she wanted more than a poor boy could give [Refrain] Yes she wanted more than a poor boy could give [Verse 3] She seems to be so happy in that big house on the hill She pretends that she dont know me oh but I love her still Without her love Ive no reason left to live She wanted more than a poor boy could give [Refrain] Yes she wanted more than a poor boy could give
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