Ernie worked at the corner gas-station... in my little hometown
Had a heart of gold no formal education... must have been 20 years old there about
Ernie had a smile and a eye for elie... home coming queen at ‘83
Elie had a thing for a football king... ernie didn't have a chance, so a diamond ring
Life let elie with a broken heart, ...and a baby in her arms
Ernie never gave up... hope for faith... that elie will love him someday


'coz ooh.. when love is forever
Ooh.. forever is worth to wait
Ooh.. when love is forever
You just keep keepin' on... keepin' the faith


Elie had a car and a baby seat she found out at the good book store
Ernie make sure they had enough to eat... he always left something at elie's door
Little by little elie saw the light in ernie's eyes
So she give him an invitation to a dance... she gave carnation at the other hand

Ooh.. when love is forever
Ooh.. forever is worth to wait
Ooh.. when love is forever
You just keep keepin' on... keepin' the faith


Now elie knows love in a brand new life
She and the baby kiss ernie goodnight
I don't think ernie ever had a doubt
How his love and his live could turn up


'coz ooh.. when love is forever
Ooh.. forever is worth to wait
Ooh.. when love is forever
You just keep keepin' on... keepin' the faith.