Early in the morning 
Of a lovely summer day, 
As they lowered the bright awning
 At the outdoor cafe, 
I was breakfasting on croissants
 And cafe au lait 
Under greenery like scenery,
 Rue Francois Premier. 
 
 They were hosing the hot pavement
 With a dash of flashing spray 
And a smell of summer showers
 When the dust is drenched away.
 Under greenery like scenery,
 I was twenty and a lover
 And in Paradise to stay, 
Very early in the morning
 Of a lovely summer day.