Something Very Strange

I found a little cafe on the beach with a terrace overlooking the sea

Will you have dinner with me tonight?

It is strictly against the rules for me to dally

Hobnob, or fraternize with any of the passengers

What time?

Meet me here at 8:30

Okay, Johnny

Okay, Mimi

This is not a day like any other day

This is something special and apart

Something to remember

When the coldness of December chills my heart

Something very strange is happening to me

Every face I see seems to be smiling

All the sounds I hear, the buses changing gear

Suddenly appear to be beguiling

Nobody is melancholy, nobody is sad

Not a single shadow on the sea

Some magician's spell has made this magic start

I feel I want to hold each shining moment in my heart

Something strange and gay on this enchanted day

Seems to be happening to me

Something very strange is happening to me

Every cat I see seems to be purring

I can clearly tell in every clanging bell

Some forgotten melody recurring

Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor

Beggar man or thief

Every single leaf on every tree

Seems to be aware of something in the air

And if only I were younger

I'd put ribbons in my hair

Something strange and gay on this romantic day

Seems to be happening to me