My troubled old heart, dear, is beating with pain You've gone, and I know I'm the one who's to blame You've gone in the world, dear, to make a new start And left as a memory, your brand on my heart They say you were crying while packing your things And left me your locket and bright golden rings The plans for your future I've broken apart Now all I have left is your brand on my heart You say you are sorry it ended this way And that I'll find someone to love me someday Another to cherish the love we once knew But darling, that someone can only be you ♪ The flowers you planted, that rose you loved best Its dark velvet petals are now closed in death The birds have hushed singing, it all plays a part To deepen the wound of your brand on my heart I'm appealing to you dear forgiveness today For all of your tears, darlin', I've had to pay If you'll just forgive, me we'll make a new start And no more will I carry your brand on my heart