Well I was walking through the alleys
On a cold and lonely night
I was searching for a girl named Maria
Her eyes were exciting
Like diamonds of blue
Her ruby-red lips like a rose in the dew

So I went to every bar
To drink a beer and play guitar
And though it might hurt
I sang me these words

My heart is crying
Crying for you
I want you near to be mine
Let me take you in my arms
While you kiss me with your charms
Till the morning light
Has opened up your eyes

My heart is crying
Crying for you
I want you near to be mine
Let me take you in my arms
While you kiss me with your charms
Until the break of day
All dreams must fade away

Well I knocked about the city
My mind set on you
And I couldn't reveal
I was aching
My fingers where clenching
Yeah, your golden ring

Then I heard the words
That we once used to sing
So I went into that bar
There you were just playing guitar
My heart skipped a beat
Then we sang again
My heart is crying
Crying for you
I want you near to be mine
Let me take you in my arms
While you kiss me with your charms
Till the morning light
Has opened up your eyes

My heart is crying
Crying for you
I want you near to be mine
Let me take you in my arms
While you kiss me with your charms
Until the break of day
All dreams must fade away