Anita Carter - A Few Short Years Ago lyrics

I went back to the village, Tom And sat beneath the tree, Upon the schoolhouse playground Which one sheltered you and me; But none were there to greet me, Tom And few were left to know That played with us upon the gras A few short years ago I stood and gazed upon the tree Where you once called our names I loved you then with all my heart And that has never changed The tree is old and tired, Tom It's dying sure but slow Soon it will die just as you died A few short years ago The gra** is just as green, Tom With barefooted boys at play They're playing games that we played then With spirits just as gay. The same old bricks are in the wall The bell swings to and fro And sounds just like it sounded, Tom A few short years ago I went up to the churchyard, Tom Did you know I was there And did you hear me praying, Tom We'd meet again somewhere You see I'd never married, Tom I've only had one vow And as you know that vow was you A few short years ago