SILVER WINGS AND GOLDEN RINGS
(Molly Ann Leikin / Gloria Sklerov)

Billy Jo Spears - 1975
Cher - 1976



It was Friday night and both of us were lonely
We seemed to meet as lonely people do
To fill the empty space till Monday morning
I never meant to fall in love with you

You came right out and told me 'bout your wife back home in Houston
You were just in town on business and never tried to lead me on
But the time had seemed just fine to simply love you for the moment
But heaven help me, time ran out and now the moment's gone

Silver wings and golden rings are taking you today
I'll be dyin' on the ground while you are flyin' away
Silver wings and golden rings are shinin' on and on
While the only love I've ever known is gone

You made me feel like I was somethin' special
The way no other man had ever done
I knew last night would have to last forever
'Cause there's no way from holdin' back the sun

Now I guess it's time for me to drive you to the plane
To hold back all my tears and tell you it's been nice
If you come back to town again, you know I'd love to see you
But remember I'm not strong enough to let go of you twice

Silver wings and golden rings are takin' you today
I'll be dyin' on the ground while you are flyin' away
Silver wings and golden rings are shinin' on and on
While the only love I've ever known is gone

Silver wings and golden rings are takin' you today
I'll be dyin' on the ground while you are flyin' away
Silver wings and golden rings are shinin' on and on
While the only love I've ever known is gone


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - April 2018)