Here's that man again waiting at your garden gate

With a bouquet, don't you send me away, have a little pity, Kate

Poor me, can't you see

I'm in an awful state?



How much longer must I wait, Kate

Till you let me know my fate, Kate?



The sun's down, the moon's out, there's no one in sight

My questions need answers, tonight is the night



Nine o'clock we had a date, Kate

I've been here since half-past eight, Kate



I came a little bit early, I couldn't wait

Have I come too early, too late