I was a child There were trees, life was mild We would run in the grass of our own backyard Mr. Green sold his plums across the street He would leave a sign Please leave 25p in the box To the side, what a sight All the kids passing by On their cycling bikes And to school they would ride I would learn soon That I would learn too ♪ Every day around five A cup of tea to warm inside It reminded us all that a friend was close by anytime Neighbors lending an eye To ensure you were fine Love was meant to be kind I would learn soon That I would love too ♪ And as time passes by Leaving all this behind Our sweet home now revives Still in me it resides And it always will shine I would learn soon That I would leave too