(Dolly Parton) Chorus: Love is pretty when love is new Like a blushing rose in a dazzling dew, Intoxicating like cherry sweet wine. When love is new it's magic. Verse 1: Mother, oh Mother, why can't you see He's the only love for me. Why must thou be opposed to me I'm asking for thy blessing. Daughter, oh daughter, I know his kind. You think he's handsome, you think he's fine. He'll use your body and tangle your mind; Too late you'll learn this lesson Repeat Chorus When love grows cold, it's tragic Verse 2: Mother, oh mother, he's not that way His touch just takes my breath away.
You surely remember when you felt that way When you and father first married Oh, yes, I do remember it well. What first was heaven soon turned to hell He left with another the year you were born. I told you he's dead and buried. Repeat Chorus Bridge: He'll love me true 'cause he told me so. He'll break you heart when love grows old. I must go, Mother, I must go. Then, daughter, why are you asking? I love him so, I love him so. Then I pray you're new love's lasting. Repeat Chorus Tag: When love grows cold, it's tragic.