I loved you once
when autumn winds blew branches low
and willows wept and the skies were blue
I loved you once
when violins swept like the ocean's waves
and guitar's played such sad sweet tunes
I loved you once
with your soft sad voice and gentle eyes
and time was ours, what time we had
Those sweet sweet days when love was ours
And I loved her so
that I never saw
the branches low and the willow's tears
Until I walked alone upon the beach
and listened to the gulls all cry
for your soft sad voice and gentle eyes
I loved you once
but memories can't
keep love alive
when the flame burns out and the feelings die
I loved you once
I loved you once