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Why did we meet long years of yore? / And why did we strike hands and say / "We will be friends and nothing more"; / Why are we musing thus to-day? / Because because was just because, / And no one knew just why it was.
Why did I say good-by to you? / Why did I sail across the main? / Why did I love not heaven's own blue / Until I touched these shores again? / Because because was just because, / And you nor I knew why it was.
Why are my arms about you now, / And happy tears upon your cheek? / And why my kisses on your brow? / Look up in thankfulness and speak! / Because because was just because, / And only God knew why it was.