I Cried But My Tears Were Too Late - Hank Snow

One heart too many I have broken love dreams that faded away

Too many teardrops have fallen too many vows cast aside

Soft wedding bells should be ringing for us in the chapel tonight

But this morning they tolled and her bright band of gold

Was returned with this message tonight

Your sweetheart has left us today heart broken God took her away

That silk gown of white for her wedding tonight

She wore as they laid her away

Though she died for a love all in vain her last words were calling your name

As I walked to her grave where the bluebonnets wave

I cried but my tears were too late

Tonight sweetheart as I kneel here alone beside you

And my tears stain the flowers on your grave

In deep regret I think of the heart that I have wounded

Of the sorrow and grief and the life that I could have saved

Yes tonight darling you were to be my loving bride

But all that I have left now as I bow to pray

Is your ring a picture the sad message that they sent me

And this rose that I am taking from your grave

Though she died for a love…