Dear friend

There's a story goin' round

That says you're gonna be married soon

But you've been saying that for years

And there can be no wedding

Without a groom

He said he went away to make

A place for you and him

You know he's gonna come back

But you just don't know when

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Dear friend

He is not slow in keeping his promises

As some understand slowness to be

Keep a watch out don't lose faith

He said he would come for you

He's gonna come for you

You wait and see, just wait and see

Dear friend

People joke

They laugh and they make fun

When they hear you talking' all about

The groom who's gonna come

He's been gone a long, long time

Are there any doubts to confess?

Do you wonder if you will ever

Wear that wedding dress?

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