The Carter Family - I Can't Be Your Sweetheart lyrics

[Verse 1] Last night I told my heart's love All under the pale blue sky Eagerly waiting an answer I plainly could see in her eye I love you, sweetheart, I love you And ask you to be my bride Her face turned pale and she trembled And sadly to me replied [Chorus] I cannot be your sweetheart I cannot stay by your side There's one who's waiting off yonder Who's claiming me his bride My heart is almost broken Your vows only add to my pain I love you, sweetheart, I love you Though we may never meet again [Verse 2] We said goodbye in the moonlight My heart was turned to a stone One peaceful hour I was made happy But now I am sad and lone Amidst my sorrows forever Though she may go far away Wherever she goes I'll love her And still I can hear her say [Chorus]