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With her high-starched collar and her high-top shoes, |
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And her hair piled high upon her head, |
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She went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley and found my heart instead. |
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With my light brown derby and my bright green tie, |
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I was quite the handsomest of men, |
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I started to yen so I counted to ten |
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Then I counted to ten again. |
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Clang, clang, clang went the trolley, |
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Ding, ding, ding, ding went the bell, |
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Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings, |
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From the moment I saw her I fell. |
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Chug, chug, chug went the motor, |
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Bump, bump, bump went the break, |
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Thump, thump, thump went my heartstrings, |
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When he smiled I could feel the car shake. |
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I tipped my hat and took a seat, |
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I said I hoped I hadn't stepped upon her feet. |
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I asked her name, then lost my breath, |
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She looked so lovely that it scared me half to death. |
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Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer, |
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Flop, flop, flop went the wheels, |
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Stop, stop, stop went my heartstrings, |
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As she started to go then I started to know |
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How it feels, |
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When the universe reels. |
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Stop, stop, stop went my heartstrings, |
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As he started to leave, |
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I took hold of his sleeve with my hand, |
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And as if it were planned. |
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She stayed on with me |
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And it was grand just to stand |
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With her hand holding mine |
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To the end of the line. |
