Johnny Mathis - What Am I Here For? lyrics

What am I here for living in misery Now that you've gone from my heart That was my fear for you were my future There was no reason to part Still I hope you'll change your mind And that somehow you will find You were meant to be my only I'll be lost if I'm alone I know you remember all that you told me Times when you'd hold me so tight How could you grieve me, how could you leave me Knowing your love is my light In your heart there should be thoughts That you'll return to me I will be happy, patiently waiting Knowing then just why I am here What am I here for living in misery Now that you've gone from my heart That was my fear for you were my future There was no reason to part Still I hope you'll change your mind And that somehow you will find You were meant to be my only I'll be lost if I'm alone I know you remember all that you told me Times when you'd hold me so tight How could you grieve me, how could you leave me Knowing your love is my light In your heart there should be thoughts Of your return to me I will be happy patiently waiting Knowing then just why I am here