I'm happy, I'm happy, br I saw my love to-day. br He came along the crowded street, br By all the ladies gay, br And oh, he smiled and spoke to me br Before he went his way. br My throat was tight with happiness, br I couldn't say a word, br My heart was beating fast, so fast br I'm sure he must have heard; br And when he passed, I trembled like br A little frightened bird. br I wish I were the flower-girl br Who waits beside the way — br I'd give my flowers all to him br And see him every day; br I wish I were the flower-girl br Who waits beside the way.