In the days when I was young Going out, having fun There's a place I used to know Where I never more can go A little house in the valley Where the girl I love used to live I can see her standing there Blue eyes, blonde hair Picture her so clear In my memory so dear Oh, I long to lay my head Once again, on her bed One more time, that I did rest With her pressed to my chest In a little house in the valley Happiest days of my life, I did spend I used to dream she'd be my bride Forever by my side I'd get a job, a place to live All my love to her, I'd give But it wasn't meant to be She could never be with me Still I wish and hope and pray We'll be together again, some day In a little house in the valley I knew happiness with my old girlfriend One of these days when I am gone When I've sung my last song May my spirit finally rest In the place I love best In a little house in the valley The happiest days of my life I did spend In a little house in the valley How I wish those days were here again