For now and evermore (a song for Marta).

I can only give you love that lasts forever

And a promise to be near each time you call

And the only heart I own

For you and only you

That's all, that's all



I can only give you smiles in springtime

And my hand to hold when leaves begin to fall

And my love whose burning light

Will warm the winter night



That's all, that's all



I can only give you songs for moonlight

And my tender words kissing your wall

And my soul just near my mind

Will put the colours at your side

That's all, that's all



If you're wond'ring what I'm asking in return,

You'll be glad to know that my demands are small

Say it's me that you'll adore

For now and evermore

That's all, that's all



By Bob Haymes/ Richard Wakefield, 2019