[Verse 1] Met her in the summer of '68 We were still seventeen Showing up late Sneaking in the back of the village hall Cheap cola in her hand Writing names on the wall [Chorus] Met her in the summer of '68 Thought the days were ours to waste Cardigan sleeves and a crooked smile Sang along off-key the whole damn night Oh I’ve been chasing that old sun ever since Met her in the summer of '68 [Verse 2] She said “One day I’m gonna leave this town Change my name Turn it all around” I laughed Said “Take me in your suitcase too” She rolled her eyes But her eyes said “I might choose you” [Chorus] Met her in the summer of '68 Thought the days were ours to waste Cardigan sleeves and a crooked smile Sang along off-key the whole damn night Oh I’ve been chasing that old sun ever since Met her in the summer of '68 [Bridge] [Organ and guitar trade quick melodic phrases under a half-time groove] Last train home We were swaying in the dark (hey!) Her head on my shoulder My heart off the charts I said “Promise me something” She said “Promise me too” “If you ever hear this song You’ll know it’s about you” [Chorus] Met her in the summer of '68 Thought the days were ours to waste Cardigan sleeves and a crooked smile Sang along off-key the whole damn night Oh I’ve been chasing that old sun ever since Met her in the summer of '68 [Outro] [Key lifts Harmonies stack higher] Summer of '68 (whoa) Still seventeen in my mind (ooh) Summer of '68 Fade on her name and the last bright chime
