Garrington T. Jones - I Once Had a Girl Lyrics

I once had a girl
Hair like the sunset
And her eyes were forever blue
I once had a girl
She was my soulmate
My confidant and my best friend

We used to wander down those shady avenues
Hand-in-hand through fields of gold
Secret lovers in the early evening dew
Forever young, not getting old

I once had a girl
Smile like the sunshine
And a kiss of summer breeze
I once had a girl
She was my true love
My companion until the end

We used to watch the world from shady river views
Arm-in-arm through woods we'd stroll
Secret whispers in fading evening light
Wild and young and kisses stole

When the autumn came, she wouldn't stay
She took to the wing and flew far away
What I would give to be with her today?
Mandy fly me away; fly me from here!

I once had a girl
But now I am older
Wrinkled eyes and hair of grey
I once had a girl
She's just a faded memory
Forever lost but always in my heart

I still wander down those lonely avenues
Semi-detached; a suburban world
No place for secret lovers walking hand-in-hand
I once had a girl, I had a girl

I had a girl, I once had a girl
I had a girl, I had a girl
I had a girl, I once had a girl
I had a girl, I had a girl