they ask me how i knew my true love was true i i of course replied something here inside cannot be denied they said someday you ll find all who are love are blind when your heart s on fire you must realize 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 boo hoo so i smile and say when a love flame dies smoke gets in your eyes