When You Were Sweet Sixteen lyrics
The FureysWhen first I saw the love light in your eye,
I thought the world held naught but joy for me.
And even though we drifted far apart,
I never dream, but what I dream of thee
I love you as I've never loved before,
Since first I saw you on the village green.
Come to me e'er my dreams of love are o'er,
I love you as I loved you,
When you were sweet,
When you were sweet sixteen.
I love you as I've never loved before,
Since first I saw you on the village green.
Come to me e'er my dreams of love are o'er,
I love you as I loved you,
When you were sweet,
When you were sweet sixteen.
Song Details
Songwriter: James Thornton - Irish-American songwriter and vaudeville performer.
Date: 1898
Brief: Thornton’s inspiration for the song came from a comment he made to his wife. She had asked if he still loved her, to which he replied, "I love you like I did when you were sweet sixteen."
Genre: Irish Ballad, Irish Folk Song
Covers: Perry Como, Al Jolson, The Celtic Angels, Ronan Tynon, Christine Browne, The Mills Brothers, Daniel O'Donnell, Ann Williamson.
Featured Artists: The Fureys
Album When You Were Sweet Sixteen
Released: 1982
Country: Ireland
Format: 12" Vinyl, LP
Label: Banshee Records
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