LONG ago, long ago, br When the hawthorn buds were pearly br And the birds sang, late and early, br All the songs that lovers know, br How we lingered in the lane, br Kissed and parted, kissed again, br Parted, laggard foot and slow! br What a pretty world we knew br Dressed in moonlight, dreams and dew, br Long ago, my first sweet sweetheart, br Long ago! br br Long ago, long ago, br When the wind was on the river br Where the lights and shadows shiver, br And the streets were all aglow.