Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time
I was happy as a clown.
That time has long since passed
and now I'm feeling down.
Would you come and cheer me up?
Could you stop by for awhile?
If I could only see you
It would surely make me smile.
Won't you make some time?
Can't you squeeze me in?
Is it really such a bother?
How long has it been?
Maybe you can't remember but
I really was your friend.
I never thought a friendship
like ours would ever end.
Once upon a time
I was happy as a clown.
But then without a friend
I was sad and really down.
Once upon a time
I was sad as I could be
But now I am happy - there is no longer me.