I went down to The Ballroom She was dancing with her new fool She said Paul, this is Henry Well I never know what to say when I meet 'em I was taken to a party I was accused of being deliberately downhearted She said Paul, why so gloomy? Well I never know what to say when I meet 'em Your wine tastes fine Your friends are talking to me I'd like to hide Guess I'm all tongue-tied Henry's gonna meet the family They're gonna have him over for roast lamb next Sunday Well good luck and I'm glad its you 'Cause I never know what to say when I meet 'em I was going home on Fitzroy She was walking with her new boy She said Paul, this is Tommy Well I never know what to say when I meet 'em