Lyrics:

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 love you best
Dearest
Dearest
Dearest
Darling
Dearest
Darling
Take my hand

I once had a heart
So tender 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
Dearest
Dearest
Dearest

If I get to heaven
Before you do
I'll try to make a hole
And pull you through
Dearest
Dearest
Dearest
Yeah, yeah, dearest
Yeah, yeah, dearest
Yeah, yeah, dearest

If I go to heaven
And you're not there
I'll write your name
On the heavenly stair
If you aren't there
By chariot day
Then I'll know, baby
You're the other way
Dearest
Darling
Dearest
Darling
Oh, sweet baby
Oh, sweet baby
Oh