- And meet with my old flame The first year was so easy - And as we smoke Madeira But it was halfway through the third year - You'll pirouette beside me When she turned to him and cried: - And I'll whisper to the stars
But I can't do both obviously
- I'll go to the Chatham Islands But now they hardly get the chance - Be the first to see the sun She gives him a smile of welcome - And as I hang my washing out And he leaves her a parting glance - I'll watch the colours run They said when they got married - And one day late in August There will be no compromise Now they burn down one side only - You'll be my lie detector That's the story of our lives
But I can't do both obviously
Have you heard about the modern couple But now they're losing sight of each other They thought they had it all But now they're falling out of love
They thought they had it all Now the writing's on the wall Their love is on the line They're running out of time