I went down to The Ballroom
she was dancing with her new fool
She said Paul, this is Henry
well I never know what to say when I meet 'em

I was taken to a party
I was accused of being deliberately downhearted
She said Paul, why so gloomy?
well I never know what to say when I meet 'em

Your wine tastes fine
your friends are talking to me
I'd like to hide
guess I'm all tongue-tied

Henry's gonna meet the family
they're gonna have him over for roast lamb next Sunday
well good luck and I'm glad its you
'coz I never know what to say when I meet 'em

I was going home on Fitzroy
she was walking with her new boy
She said Paul, this is Tommy
well I never know what to say when I meet 'em