And in the distance the ringing of laughter
There he sits all alone on the sidewalk

Pretty pencils to write, “I love you”
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Crowded street, busy feet, hustle by him
Hoping you won't pass him by
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Should you stop? You better not, you're much too busy
Pretty pencils to write, “I love you”
Pretty pencils to write, “I love you”
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
Downtown shoppers, Christmas is nigh

Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue

And in the midst of the laughter he cries
Wrap your presents to your darling so true
Wrap your presents to your darling so true

You're in a hurry, how time does fly