Now At Liberty

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.)