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It was the last day of summer 
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It was the first of a new romance 
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He walked into her on the corner 
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She said: I don't dance 
 

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He said: Baby let me teach you 
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She said: Okay, when ? 
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He said: So how can I reach you baby ? 
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I'd really like to see you again 
 

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He picked her up on a Friday night 
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He took her for a bite to eat 
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His heart was beating and his hands were shaking 
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She thought he was sweet 

 
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And he stood on her shoes on the dance floor 
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Well, they were doing it cheek to cheek 
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And he walked her home and he kissed her 
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He was walking on air all week 
 

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Well, they couldn't stand to be apart 
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They couldn't leave one another alone 
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Her mama used to say: I'ts getting late sweetheart, 
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it's time that boy went home 
 

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And upstairs papa kissed mama 
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And she gave him a sweet caress 
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He said: Here's to the two young lovers 
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Let's wish 'em every happiness 
 

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It was the last day of summer 
C 
They came walking home hand in hand 
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They went and told her mama 
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They showed her the wedding band 
 

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Mama cried and poured the wine 
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Papa just said God Bless 
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Now, here's to the two young lovers 
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Let's wish 'em every happiness 
 

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