Silver Threads And Golden Needles

(Jack Rhodes - Dick Reynolds)



I don't want your lonely mansion

With a tear in every room

I just want the love you promised

Beneath the halo'd moon.



But you think I should be happy

With your money and your name

And pretend that I don't notice

While you play your cheatin' games.



Silver threads and golden needles

Can't patch up this heart of mine

And I'll never drown my sorrow

In the warm glow of your wine.



You can't buy my love with money

For I never was that kind

Silver threads and golden needles

Can't patch up this heart of mine.



--- Instrumental ---



I grew up in in faded gingham

Where love is a sacred thing

You grew up in silk and satin

Where love is a passin' game.



I know now you never loved me

And I know I was the fool

To think your cry would let you

Live by the golden rule.



Silver threads and golden needles

Can't patch up this heart of mine

And I never drown my sorrow

In the warm glow of your wine.



You can't buy my love with money

For I never was that kind

Silver threads and golden needles

Can't patch up this heart of mine...