He packed his bags when he was just 18
To see a world he thought he'd never seen
But he knew when he met her

That she was the girl
He'd been waiting for


And each night they spent talking on the front porch swing
And like it came straight out of a movie scene
But one night she stepped out as the sun began to set

When she got to the porch she found a letter that read

You're the only girl I'll ever love

And I'd do anything not to give you up
If I could only stop the world
When you're standing by my side

See I'm having the time of my life
Yes, I'm having the time of my life


The months went by it was their wedding day
A church on a hill wedding bells rang away
She looked like a princess

All dressed up in pearls
It was her proudest day


And he stood all alone in a darkened church hallway
He got down on his knees and he started to pray
He thanked the Lord for his family and the perfect bride

But he couldn't hold back what he was feelin' inside
And he said


She's the only girl I'll ever love
And I'd do anything not to give her up
If I could only stop the world

When she's standing by my side
See, I'm having the time of my life
Yes, I'm having the time of my life


Forty years went by and she lived most of God's plan
She stood alone in an attic, wedding dress in her hand

And she held an old letter written so long ago
But she'd never forget it
No matter how old


And as she turned to put the dress away
And pack up the years

He was standing in the doorway
With his eyes full of tears
And he held her


'Cause you're the only girl I'll ever love
And I'd do anything not to give you up

If I could only stop the world
When you're standing by my side
See I'm having the time of my life

Yes, I'm having the time of my life