Guess I got what I deserved Kept you waiting there too long, my love All that time without a word Didn't know you'd think that I'd forget Or I'd regret the special love I had for you, my baby blue All the days became so long Did you really think I'd do you wrong? Dixie, when I let you go Thought you'd realize that I would know I would show the special love I have for you, my baby blue What can I do, what can I say? 'Cept I want you by my side How can I show you, show me the way Don't you know the times I've tried? Guess that's all I have to say 'Cept the feelin' just grows stronger every day Just one thing before I go Take good care, baby, let me know, let it grow The special love you have for me, my dixie dear