I Knew Him When

I knew him when

He bought me violets now and then

I knew him when

The ring he wore was purchased at the "Five and Ten"

I knew him when

We used to ride on top of a bus

And dream of that someday flat

And then a date for dinner at eight

At the automat

So that's the boy whose name is up in blazing lights

That's all there is

The boy made good, but local girl is still in tights

There is no more

Together when the going was rough

He recognised me then

Sister, it's tough when you know them when