Little white love, your way you've taken
Now I am left alone, alone
Little white love, my heart's forsaken
(Whom shall I get by telephone?)
Well do I know there's no returning
Once you go out, it's done, it's done
All of my days are gray with yearning
(Nevertheless, a girl needs fun.)

Little white love, perplexed and weary
Sadly your banner fluttered down
Sullen the days, and dreary, dreary
(Which of the boys is still in town?)
Radiant and sure, you came a-flying
Puzzled, you left on lagging feet
Slow in my breast, my heart is dying
(Nevertheless, a girl must eat.)

Little white love, I hailed you gladly
Now I must wave you out of sight
Ah, but you used me badly, badly
(Who'd like to take me out tonight?)
All of the blundering words I've spoken
Little white love, forgive, forgive
Once you went out, my heart fell, broken
(Nevertheless, a girl must live.)