Long, long ago in a land far away
A little boy and a girl were so in love
Standing 'neath the moon above


He said, me Japanese boy
I love you, I do love you

You Japanese girl, you love me
Please say you do


He carved their names
On an old cherry tree
Just like they've done

In Japan since time began
Then he gently held her hand


And said, me Japanese boy
I love you, I do love you
You Japanese girl, you love me

Please say you do

In a blue and white kimono

She became his happy bride
From that day until this very moment
She'd been standing by his side


Now they are old
And from what I am told

They're still in love
Just as much as they once were


Every night he kisses her
And says, me Japanese boy
I love you, I do love you


That is the way that it
Should be when love is true

That is the way that it
Should be for me and you