When the moon hung soft and low, 
Catchin' stardust in the light 
You held me closer and closer 
There was magic in the night 

A sweet love song, a melody 
That I still can recall 
Two young hearts filled with dreams 
To walk away with it all 

Whoa, whoa tender years 
Won't you wash away my tears 
How I wish you were here 
Please don't go, tender years 

A summer love, a beach romance 
Sought her kisses in the sand 
Two young hearts filled with fire 
Lost in never-neverland. 

Whoa, whoa tender years 
Won't you wash away my tears 
How I wish you were here 
Please don't go, tender years