Oh, my love, my darling
I've hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time . .

Time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?

I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me

Lonely rivers flow
To the sea, to the sea
To the open arms of the sea

Lonely rivers sigh

"Wait for me, wait for me"
"I'll be comin' home, wait for me!"

Oh, my love, my darling
I've hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time . .

Time goes by so slowly
An' time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me

Words and Music by Alex North
And Hy Zaret