The day before the day before a day just like today
I well remember where and when, that time on holiday
I met a fair young maiden and I begged her "won't you stay?"
The day before the day before a day just like today

She said "You seem a gentleman, both honest, good and kind,
And yet I have to ask you, Sir, what do you have in mind?
‘You cannot be too careful’ my Mother used to say
The day before the day before a day just like today.”

I told her of my hopes and plans, and all I’d yet to do.
I told her "What I’m needing most, is someone just like you"
And gazing in those clear blue eyes, took all my fears away
The day before the day before a day just like today.

She was so neat and comely, and her face was all her own
And tasting of such loveliness, how could I live alone?
And, oh, the beauty of her smile, ‘twas like a flower in May
The day before the day before a day just like today.

We chatted warmly for a while, and then I gently said
"The night’s no longer young, my dear, and I must to my bed.
But if you’d like some company, we’ll walk another day -
The day before the day before a day just like today.

Well, now you’ve listened to my tale, I hope you’ll understand,
That love may catch you unawares, but when it does, it’s grand!
And if your children ask you "When did this happen?" - say -
The day before the day before a day just like today!