Written by charles kennynick kenny and j. fred coots (as released by patsy clineapril 271964) On a day like today We pass the time away Writing love letters in the sand How you laughed when I cried Each time I saw the tide Take our love letters from the sand You made a vow that you Would always be true But somehowthat vow Meant nothing to you Now my poor heart just aches With evв'ry wave that breaks Over love letters in the sand (repeat last two verses)