When the moon hung soft and low
Catchin' stardust in the light
You held me closer and closer
There was magic in the night
A sweet love song, a melody
That I still can recall
Two young hearts filled with dreams
To walk away from it all
Whoa, whoa, tender years
Won't you wash away my tears
How I wish you were near
Please don't go tender years
A summer love, a beach romance
Sought her kisses in the sand
Two young hearts filled with fire
Lost in never-never-land
Whoa, whoa, tender years
Won't you wash away my tears
How I wish you were near
Please don't go tender years