Dearest darling
Dearest darling
Dearest darling
Don't you know the Lord above
Created you just for me to love?
Picked you out from all the rest
Because He knew I loved you best
Dearest darling
Dearest darling
Dearest darling
Take my hand, take my hand
I once had a heart so trill and true
But now it's gone from me to you
Take care of it like I have done
For you have two hearts and I have none
Dearest darling
Dearest darling
Dearest darling
If I get to heaven before you do
I'll try to make a hole and pull you through
Dearest
Dearest
Dearest
If I go to heaven and you not there
I'm gonna write your name on the heavenly stair
If you aren't there by turn of day
Then I know, baby, you know the way
Dearest
Dearest
Dearest
Oh, sweet baby
Oh, sweet baby