I've hunted all over
To find myself a mate
Each girl seemed such a disappointment
It was just a trick of fate
I found then a blossom
A girl of long ago
See if you can guess dear
This girl that I love so

You're just a flower from an old bouquet
I've waited patiently for you, each day
You're just a dream come true, I know, dear
My dream, wonderful dreams of you
I'll build a home-nest full of love for you
Far from the world away
There in our sweetheart bower
You're just my flower
From an old bouquet

I've prayed that my dreams some
Day would all come true
And now at last my prayer is answered
For sweetheart, I've found you
And no other blossom
Will ever share a part
With my flower here
In the garden of my heart