red balloon

words and music: tim hardin

bought myself a red balloon
and a blue surprise
'cos hidden in a red balloon
penny for my eyes
she took a love light from my eyes
oh, a blue surprise

played with toys for children
as a child i got
haven't any time for children
although i've got a lot
she took a love light from my eyes
oh, a blue surprise

we met as friends and you were
so easy to get to know
will we meet one another again
oh - i hope so

bought myself a red balloon
and a blue surprise
'cos hidden in a red balloon
penny for my eyes
she took a love light from my eyes
oh, a blue surprise

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