Dear friend There's a story goin' round That says you're gonna be married soon But you've been saying that for years And there can be no wedding Without a groom He said he went away to make A place for you and him You know he's gonna come back But you just don't know when Chorus: Dear friend He is not slow in keeping his promises As some understand slowness to be Keep a watch out don't lose faith He said he would come for you He's gonna come for you You wait and see, just wait and see Dear friend People joke They laugh and they make fun When they hear you talking' all about The groom who's gonna come He's been gone a long, long time Are there any doubts to confess? Do you wonder if you will ever Wear that wedding dress? Chorus