Cat. #0331 (MFH #96) - As sung by Mrs. Olive Coberley, Wheatland, Missouri on May 12, 1959
VERSE 1
Miss, O dear, since leaving th city
I find I have changed my mind
O pray, do not think me fickle
Or deem me th least unkind
VERSE 2
I find, we were both mistaken
I know that you'd never suit me
And now that my heart is anothers
I hope, my friend, we'll agree
VERSE 3
Please, send me th locket I gave you
My photograph too, is but fair
And please be so kind as to free me
From a bit of a flirt, Nell, o dear
VERSE 4
Please, send me th ring, I gave you
Also, my letters and books
Henceforth, Nell, O dear, we are strangers
Respectfully yours, Charley Brooks
VERSE 5
Dear Charley, I received your letter
Th last one you wrote me
I read it over and over
And of course, my friend, we'll agree
VERSE 6
Here is your picture, Charley
It is almost faded away
It's because I have kissed it, so often
And that you may tell, Miss Gray
VERSE 7
Here is your ring, O Charley
Don't give it to her, I pray
Unless you tell her, Charley
I've had it one year today
VERSE 8
Only a year, kind Charley
But a happy one to, for us both
You swore you would never forget me
But I find you untrue to your oath
VERSE 9
But, I rather that you would be happy
With that pretty young heiress, Miss Gray
O, I heard all about it, Charley
And I thought it would end this way
VERSE 10
So, now farewell, dear Charley
My letter must come to an end
But remember I'm always and always
Forever and ever, your friend