Once I loved . . . and I gave so much love to this love it was the world to me! Once I cried . . . at the thought I was foolish an' proud and let you say goodbye! Then, one day . . . from my infinite sadness you came and brought me love again! Now I know . . . that no matter whatever befalls I'll never let you go! I will hold you close . . . make you stay because love is the saddest thing when it goes away . . . . . . love is the saddest thing when it goes away . . . < instrumental break > I will hold you close . . . make you stay because love is the saddest thing when it goes away . . . . . . love is the saddest thing when it goes away . . . . . . when it goes away . . .
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