The Stanley Brothers - That Happy Night lyrics

Many years now have pa**ed since I saw my darling last But she waits alone there just for me I'll be going back some day and I never more will stray From that girl who stood by me I've about forgot the tune and the West Virginia moon But the North Carolina moon is just as bright I'll n'er forget the time you promised to be mine The moon was shining down that happy night When I left her all alone in our little mountain home I never thought of the day I'd return Now I'm coming back to you love I know you've been true What a price I've paid to live and learn