MANY TEARS AGO Recorded by: Ray Price Writer: Jenny Lou Carson [D] Many tears ago you said you [A7] loved me Oh, how happy was this heart of [D] mine Then a dark cloud came from out of [A7] nowhere And the sun went down no more to [D] shine. [G] Many tears ago I learned too [D] well, love What it means to bear a heavy [A7] load [D] I found out just what is meant by [A7] sorrow Many tears ago along life's [D] road. Many tears ago I built a castle Built it very strong and very tall Tho' I thought it had a firm foundation Many tears ago I saw it fall. Many times I have wished that I would die, love Better to be dead than feel so low All I ever lived or ever hoped for Left me many, many tears ago. Many tears ago you called me darlin' In my dreams I hear you say it now I can almost feel your arms around me Arm's that never meant to keep their vow. Many tears ago, it was in the spring time When you said goodbye and went away Oh, how well this aching heart remembers Many, many tears ago today. SOURCE: RAY PRICE/SINGS HEART SONGS Columbia Records CL 1015 Note. Also recorded by Eddy Arnold.