No earthly church has ever blessed our union
No state has ever granted us permission

No family bond has ever made us two
No company has ever earned commission


No debt was paid no dowry to be gained
No treaty over border land or power
No semblance of the world outside remained

To stain the beauty of this nuptial hour

The secret marriage vow is never spoken

The secret marriage never can be broken

No flowers on the alter

No white veil in your hair
No maiden dress to alter
No bible oath to swear


The secret marriage vow is never spoken
The secret marriage never can be broken