I had myself a true love
A true love who was something to see
I had myself a true love
At least that's what I kept on telling meThe first thing in the morning
I still try to think of a way to be with him
Some part of the evening
And that's the way I live through the dayI had myself a true love, but now he's gone
And left me for good
The Lord knows I done heard those back yard
Whispers going round the neighborhoodThere maybe a lot of things I miss
A lot of things I don't know
But I do know this, now I ain't got no love
And once upon a time I had a true loveIn the evening, in the doorway
While I stand there and wait for his coming
With the house swept and the clothes hung
And a pot on the stove ever humming.Where is he while I watch the rising moon?
Where is he? Has he gone so soon?I had myself a true love, but now he's gone
And left me for good
The Lord knows, I done heard those back yard
Whispers going round the neighborhoodThere may be a lot of things I miss
A lot of things I don't know
But I do know this, now I ain't got no love
And once upon a time I had a true love !