Far in the distance I saw her
And longed for her velvety skin
She moved very carefully, spoke not a word
And she carried a violin
Hoping to catch her attention
I quickened my pace, closing in
I hadn't a thought what to mention
But she carried a violin
What can I do for you, don't like yourself
Sit on a shelf, love is cold
How can help you, your life is a mess
You're, just like you guessed, growing old
Well one of these days you'll find her
She's out there waiting and you'll find her
And she'll carry a violin to the wedding
She'll carry a violin
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The girl, with her smile unbroken
Knew that you she never could win
She didn't want much
But I thought I could help
So I carried her violin