With my high-starched collar and my high-top shoes
And my hair piled high upon my head
I went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley
And lost my heart instead

With his light brown derby and his bright green tie
He was quite the handsomest of men
I started to yen, so I counted to ten
Then I counted to ten again

Clang, clang, clang, went the trolley
Ding, ding, ding, went the bell
Zing, zing, zing, went my heartstrings
From the moment I saw him I fell

Chug, chug, chug, went the motor
Bump, bump, bump, went the break
Thump, thump, thump, went my heartstrings
When he smiled I could feel the car shake

He tipped his hats and took a seat
He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet
He asked my name, I held my breath
I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death

Buzz, buzz, buzz, went the buzzer
Flop, flop, flop, went the wheels
Stop, stop, stop, went my heartstrings
As he started to go then I started to know how it feels
When the universe reels

The day was bright, the air was sweet
The smell of honeysuckle charmed you off your feet
You tried to sing but couldn't speak
In fact you loved him so you couldn't even speak

Buzz, buzz, buzz, went the buzzer
Flop, flop, flop, went the wheels
Stop, stop, stop, went my heartstrings
As he started to leave, I took hold of his sleeve with my hand
And as if it were planned

He stayed on with me
And it was grand just to stand
With his hand holding mine
To the end of the line

Clang, clang, clang, went the trolley
Clang, clang, clang, went the trolley
Zing, zing, zing, went my heart