Summer, you old Indian summer You're the tear that comes after June-time's laughter You see so many dreams that don't come true Dreams we fashioned when summertime was new You are here to watch over Some heart that is broken by a word that somebody left unspoken You're the ghost of a romance in June going astray Fading too soon; that's why I say Farewell to you, Indian summer You are here to watch over A heart that is broken by a word that somebody left unspoken You're the ghost of a romance in June going astray Fading too soon; that's why I say Farewell to you, Indian summer You old Indian summer