They asked me how I knew
My true loves was true
I, of course, replied
‘Something here inside
Cannot be denied’

They said someday you’ll find
All who love are blind
When your heart’s on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes

So I chaffed and then I gaily laughed
To think they would doubt my love
Yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my love

Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide
So I smile and say
‘When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes’

Smoke gets in your eyes
Smoke gets in your eyes

Smoke gets in your eyes