Do You Remember Walter?

Walter, remember when the world was young

And all the girls knew Walter's name?

Walter, isn't it a shame the way

Our little world has changed?

Do you remember, Walter

Playing cricket in the thunder and the rain?

Do you remember, Walter

Smoking cigarettes behind your garden gate?

Yes, Walter was my mate

But Walter, my old friend

Where are you now?

Walter's name

Walter, isn't it a shame the way

Our little world has changed?

Do you remember, Walter

How we said we'd fight the world

So we'd be free?

We'd save up all our money

And we'd buy a boat

And sail away to sea

But it was not to be

I knew you then

But do I know you now?

Walter, you are just an echo

Of a world I knew so long ago

Walter, if you saw me now

You wouldn't even know my name

I'd bet you're fat and married

And you're always home in bed by half-past eight

And if I talked about the old times

You'd get bored

And you'd have nothing more to say

Yes, people often change

But memories of people can remain