When You Were Sixteen

You were sweet sixteen, you were sweet sixteen
 I love you as I never loved before!
 Since first I met you on the village green.
 Come to me, or my dream of love is o'er!
 I love you as I loved you,
 When you were sweet
 When you were sweet sixteen.
 When first I saw the lovelight in your eye,
 And dreamt the world held naught but joy for me.
 And even though we drifted far apart,
 I never dreamt of what I dream of thee
 I love you as I never loved before!
 Since first I met you on the village green.
 Come to me, or my dream of love is o'er!
 I love you as I loved you,
 When you were sweet
 When you were sweet sixteen.