Written by charles kenny, nick kenny and j. fred coots (as released by patsy cline, april 27, 1964) On a day like today We pa** the time away Writing love letters in the sand How you laughed when i cried Each time i saw the tide Take our love letters from the sand You made a vow that you Would always be true But somehow, that vow Meant nothing to you Now my poor heart just aches With ev'ry wave that breaks Over love letters in the sand (repeat last two verses)