All these many years I've loved you 
No one has ever known 
No one has ever known but you a lone 
I've kept it locked inside my heart 
And smile through all my tears 

My darling I have loved you oh so many years 
Each night within my lonely room 
I'll cry dear over you 
And pray to God our plans will turn out right 
But when the dawn of day appears 
I'll brush away my tears 

My darling I have loved you oh so many years 
I'll go on pretending that my life is oh so gay 
And happy dear without you by my side 
When all the time my heart is longing just to have you near 
My darling I have loved you oh so many years 
Maybe fate will lead us down a path 
Where we will meet again 

And then we'll both be free to love a new 
Then one sweet kiss from your dear lips 
Will vanish all my fears 
My darling I have loved you oh so many years