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