I'd been invited to a ball. br My gown was nice, but needed more. br And so I gave a friend a call, br Who lent a necklace which I wore. br The diamonds sparkled in the light. br I felt so special with them on. br In joy, I danced away the night, br Till I noticed the necklace gone. br I couldn't find it anywhere. br So, I bought one like it instead. br The years of debt were hard to bear. br One day I told my friend. She said, br br 'All your problems were such a waste, ' br 'Because that necklace was just paste.