This Was My Love

soft as a raindrop
fresh as the sea
warm as the sunshine
shining on me.

this was my love, this was my love

light was her laughter
few were her tears
gentle her beauty
tender her years.

this was my love, this was my love

so young so fair
such bright golden hair
a smile always on her face
no other love can ever compare
there's no one to take her place.

others may cherish
fortune or fame
i will forever
cherish her name.

this was my love, this was my love.

(version of sammy davis jr.)