[Verse 1] We counted out the copper on the counter of the shop Enough to catch the seafront tram and ride it to the stop Your hat escaped beside the pier, I caught it on my knee You laughed and said the afternoon was doing well for free [Chorus] We haven't got a fortune, but the band is playing fine There's a bench beside the water and the afternoon is mine Keep your fancy invitations, let the busy people run We can make a little holiday from half a day of sun [Verse 2] The tea was slightly overbrewed, the scones were rather small You said the view was excellent and that made up for all We tried our steps beside the rail and nearly lost our tea The man who sold the postcards tapped a rhythm just for me [Chorus] We haven't got a fortune, but the tune has room for two And a little bit of nothing can be plenty next to you [Bridge] We'll catch the tram before the last and pay the fare in change No ticket to a palace could improve this small exchange [Final Chorus] There's a bench beside the water and a tune we both can hum We can make a little holiday before the evening comes [Outro] You saved the paper ticket in your glove.
