And when October goes The snow begins to fly Above the smokey roofs I watch the plans go by The children running home Beneath the twilight sky Oh for a fun of them When I was one of them And when October goes The same old dream appears And you are in my arms To share the happy years I turn my head away To hide the helpless tears Oh how I hate To see October go I should be over it now I know It's doesn't matter much How old I grow I hate to see October go