Hi there! It's been a hundred years
Since we became two strangers...
It's not as bad as it appears.
Time passes, nothing changes.
I'm still in Washington, D.C.,
And you're in California.
You'd rather die than write to me,
And I won't dare to phone you.
You know, I don't remember why
We always had to fight,
And now there is no need to try
To find out who was right.
Hi there! September's coming soon,
The trees are getting yellow.
I love this time, this shining moon,
These mornings, misty, mellow...
I'm still the one who's pleased to see
The gloomy signs of autumn,
Who hides with books, a cup of tea
And moments long forgotten.
Hi there! I wish you could return
To share a silly story,
To bring a good new song to learn
Or simply say "I'm sorry".
But we'll keep silent like two fools,
No, we won't make it plain,
Won't stop this game, won't break the rules!
We'll only wait in vain,
For I'm in Washington, D.C.,
And you're in California.
You'd rather die than write to me,
And I won't dare to phone you.