Poems by Dacre Harry
Daisy Bell (or "Bicycle Built for Two")
... There is a flower within my heartDaisy, DaisyPlanted one day by a glancing dartPlanted by Daisy BellWhether she loves me or loves me notSometimes it's hard to tellYet I am longing to share the lotOf beautiful Daisy BellDaisy, Daisy, give me your answer doI'm half crazy all for the love of youIt won't be a stylish marriageI can't afford a carriageBut you'll look sweet upon the seatOf a bicycle built for twoWe will go 'tandem' as man and wifeDaisy, DaisyPed'ling away down the road of lifeI and my Daisy BellWhen the road's dark, we can both despisePolicemen and lamps as wellThere are bright lights in the dazzling eyesOf beautiful Daisy BellDaisy, Daisy, give me your answer doI'm half crazy all for the love of youIt won't be a stylish marriageI can't afford a carriageBut you'll look sweet upon the seatOf a bicycle built for twoI will stand by you in "wheel" or woeDaisy, DaisyYou'll be the bell(e) which I'll ring you knowSweet little Daisy BellYou'll take the lead in each trip we takeThen if I don't do wellI will permit you to use the brakeMy beautiful Daisy BellDaisy, Daisy, give me your answer doI'm half crazy all for the love of youIt won't be a stylish marriageI can't afford a carriageBut you'll look sweet upon the seatOf a bicycle built for two ...
