Lovely Rita, meter maid
nothing can come between us
when it gets dark, I'll tow your heart away

Standing by a parking meter
when I caught a glimpse of Rita
filling in a ticket in her little white book
in a cap she looked much older
and the bag across her shoulder
made her look a little like a military man

Lovely Rita, meter maid
may I inquire discreetly
when are you free to take some tea with me?

Took her out and tried to win her
had a laugh, and over dinner
I told her I would really like to see her again
got the bill and Rita paid it
took her home, I nearly made it
sitting on the sofa with a sister or two

Oh, lovely Rita, meter maid
where would I be without you?
Give us a wink and make me think of you

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