Once upon a time
 
 When the cold wind that blows
 
 When the cold wind that blows in my heart
 
 It was a summer breeze and she
 
 Would meet me in Chinatown for opium and tea
 
 And she always brought me flowers
 
 But I spared you those old ballads
 
 Or songs that I couldn't play
 
 But every giro day
 
 She'd dress me like a lady boy
 
 And take me out of the way
 
 Don't let the horse chase the new deal away, no
 
 If we make love in the morning
 
 I see your eyes look like two marbles in your head
 
  
  Lady don't you fall backwards
 
 C'mon and fall into my arms
 
 Aw, don't you fall backwards
 
 Well, I wouldn't want for you to come to any harm
 
 Now tell me, if darkness comes
 
 Then I will sing you a song
 
 And I will love you forever
 
 At least 'til morning comes
 
 Lady don't you fall backwards
 
 Come on and fall into my arms(2x)