A waltz

I know a girl who loves her shadow
she follows its every line
no imperfection she sees
for it's dark as can be
and dances in three-quarter time.

I know a boy who chases a shadow
declaring that she will be mine
but having no voice
he's no other choice
but to dance in three-quarter time.

I heard that the shadow-girl met this fellow
and finding him of the same design
on his knees he delighted
to hear she decided
to dance with him in three-quarter time.

Now you'll find the shadow-girl alongside her fellow
their children growing strong and fine
for they know that young hearts
as planned from the start
guide their owners in three-quarter time.