When a record starts to spinnin' And love words make a song I think of a million sweethearts But only one I could own. Today your life is music And famous they say you'll be Darling, sometimes write A lonesome waltz for me. Put in some pretty love words As fresh as the summer rain I'll furnish plenty teardrops And pretend you're mine again. And if some day you'll find You're just a used to be Please come back and dance This lonesome waltz for me. --- Instrumental --- When a story's told and music For millions to hear its cry There's always someone lonesome Who'll hang their head and cry. A waltz's so soft and touching A love's so cold and lost Darling, please for old time sake Let's dance the lonesome waltz...