Why, when you’re away, do I miss you?
Is it just because I can’t kiss you?
Is it dishes in the sink or the lack of a wink?
Or just because I love my life with you?
I ran with you through our high school halls
You’re the prettiest girl there ever was
Annie darling, you’re so sweet
And I’m so glad we had the chance to meet
You caught my eye and you held my stare
I haven’t broken it yet for over fifty years
Thanks for letting me lay by your side
And all those kisses every night
We stared ourselves a family
The boys, they came one, two, three
And now, they have little ones of their own
And half of them are halfway grown
I followed you around the world
And I still think you’re the prettiest girl
And I got to dance with my best friend
So I’m the luckiest man that’s ever been