The Smile You Left Behind - Dave Cousins

At Mr. Sainbury’s counter, she looked cute

The dairy maid met the boy in a sailor suit

«Will you marry me» he said on their first date

Sailor boys were never ones to wait

Two hearts entwined

And I love you for the smile you left behind

They had a son in nine months to the day

He chose the submarines for better pay

He worked hard, you can see the care he took

I know because I’ve seen it in his book

It’s underlined

And I love you for the smile you left behind

When you passed away the doves flew out of reach

I saw his name and wept on Southsea beach

I framed a photograph that you had missed

The words «I Love you» written on his wrist

Life’s so unkind

But I love you for the smile you left behind