C
F
C
When but a boy I courted Sally
Am
My life was young not quite sixteen
C
F
C
We talked of things I sometimes dreamed of
F
C
And things beyond my wildest dreams
F
C
At seventeen I met Wynonna
Am
Her warm red lips set me aglow
C
F
C
She taught me things she should not teach me
F
C
More than a young man ought to know
F
C
At nineteen years my love was Sarah
Am
She was much older than the rest
C
F
C
Of all the men she said had kissed her
F
C
She loved the way I kissed her best
Am
C
Time has flown and I am older
Am
C
My years are five and thirty-five
F
C
Too late too late I’ve met my lover
F
C
A woman very much alive
F
C
Lolene Lolene your name is music
Am
Your nearness makes my blood run wild
C
F
C
Alas alas I cannot claim you
F
C
Compared to me you’re but a child
F
C
So one last time I must be with you
Am
And kiss the lips that thrilled my heart
C
F
C
And then goodbye no more to see you
F
C
Forever we must be apart
C
Am
F
