When first I saw the love-light in your eyes,

I dreamed the world held not but joy for me.

And even though we drifted far apart,

I never dream but what I dream of thee.



I love you as I never loved before,

Since first I met you on the village green.

Come to me or my dream of love is or,

I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet,

When you were sweet sixteen.



I love you as I never loved before,

Since first I met you on the village green.

Come to me or my dream of love is or . . .

I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet,

When you were sweet sixteen.



~ from the Bing Crosby productions, Inc., picture "The Great John L."

Music and Lyrics by James Thornton and Published 1898