Make believe I meet her on the subway Make believe I sit across the aisle And when she looks up from her paper novel Make believe we share a knowing smile Make believe I go and sit beside her Make believe she turns to look at me And when I speak to ask her what her name is Make believe she asks me home to tea BRIDGE Make believe I’m not with my old lady Make believe I’m young and strong again Make believe I still could satisfy her Make believe this isn’t just pretend Make believe she doesn’t look right past me Make believe she doesn’t rise to go And when she steps out on that subway platform Make believe she turns to let me know BRIDGE Make believe I’m not with my old lady Make believe I’m young and strong again Make believe I still could satisfy her Make believe this isn’t just pretend