Written by: Phyllis Ann Doros
Copyright © 1957
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Never

  I said I’d never let you go,
I’d love you come what may -
You said you’d never let me down,
Nothing would stand in our way -

          But never is forever -- It’s always and a day.
          Never is a long, long, time!

I said I’d never speak to you,
I never wanted to see you again -
I said I’d never hold you close,
Nor dream our dreams of happiness.

I said I’d never trust you,
I’d never again have faith in you -
I’d never help -- I’d never share,
I’d never want your sympathy.

          But never is forever -- It’s always and a day.
          Never is a long, long, time!

I cried and said I’d never stop,
I shook and said I’m sorry -
I promised you I’d never ever
Scream or shout or hurt you any more.

I said I’d never be mean to you,
I’d treat you with love and respect -
I said I’d never get mad again,
I’d never be childish and cruel.

          But never is forever -- It’s always and a day.
          Never is a long, long, time!

So I said I never cared for you,
You were just a bad habit with me,
I never meant those wedding vows -
I never felt happier to finally be free.

And I said I’d never take you back,
I’d never forgive you this time -
You’d never change, You’d never learn -
You’d never appreciate me for what I am.

          But never is forever -- It’s always and a day.
          Never is a long, long, time!

I’ll never lose my many faults -
I’ll never tame my temper -
I’ll never silence my angry words,
Even though I’ll never quit trying -

          But never is forever -- It’s always and a day.
          Never is a long, long, time!

I’ll never be at peace while you’re gone.
I’ll never stop feeling unworthy and wrong.
The world will keep going on and on
And each day will remind me anew --



No matter what I’ve said or I’ve done ------

          I’ll never stop loving you!
Sam -1978

Sam + Phyllis -1947

Phyllis -1947

Sam -1947

Sam -1972