When I heard the knock on the door I couldn't catch my breath Is it too late to call this off We could slip away, wouldn't that be better Me with nothing to say, and you in your autumn sweater I tried my best to hide In a crowded room, it's nearly possible I wait for you, oh, most patiently So I looked for your eyes And the waves looked like they'd pour right out of them I'll try hard, I'll try always But it's a waste of time It's a waste of time if I can't smile easily Like in the beginning In the beginning...