Sing me something sentimental make it anything as blue Sing it sweet and sing it tender just the way she used to do If I cry take no attention every tear that falls is real Sing me something sentimental cause that's the way I feel Sing it for somebody special cause that's what she was to me Where we used to sit together now I sit alone you see Seems like yesterday she loved me but I guess it wasn't real Sing me something sentimental cause that's the way I feel [ guitar - fiddle ] Sing me something sentimental just as though your heart could break Since she's gone my heart has taken more than any heart should take If you'll see her say I love her she's the one I'll always miss Sing me something sentimental make every word a kiss She was lovelier than ever on the day she was his bride As I stood and watched him kiss her I fell all apart inside Now I realize I've lost her the way all seems so unreal Sing me something sentimental cause that's the way I feel