Tommy Collins Broken Engagement
They were standing by a window
As the night winds kissed her cheek
And he'd waited long in silence
Waited long for her to speak
Till at last she murmured sadly
As she raised her tearful life
With a look so full of anguish
That had filled him with surprise
I have promised you my darling
So that I may tell you all
Hear those vows by angels
Drifted are forever past recall
For they say you love another
That you never did love me
If those cruel words are true
Dear, I'll forever set you free
Yes, it's true he answered hostly
Through by yonder stars above
To deceive I nearly tended
When I told you of my love
Fare thee well, he added gently
As he sees her outstretched hands
Covered in with burning kissed
Whispering God will understand
God in mercy sent an angel
To relive her from all care
For he knew the way what sorrow was
Far more than she could bear
She was taken home to heaven
To the mansions of the bless
Where the sad heart knows no aching
And the weary are at rest
