Hong Kong, Mississippi

Dearest darling

Dearest darling

Dearest darling

Don't you know the Lord above created you just for me to love

Picked you out from all the rest because he knew I loved you best

Dearest darling

Dearest darling

Dearest darling take my hand take my hand

I once had a heart so trill and true

But now it's gone from me to you

Take care of it like I have done

For you have two hearts and I have none

Dearest darling

Dearest darling

Dearest darling

If I get to heaven before you do

I'll try to make a hole and pull you thru

Dearest dearest dearest

If I go to heaven and you not there

I'm gonna write your name on the heavenly stair

If you aren't there by turn of day

Then I know baby you know the way

Dearest dearest dearest

O sweet baby o sweet baby