they ask me how i knew my true love 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 realise smoke gets in your eyes so i chaffed them and i gaily laughed to think they could 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 