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