Once you told me long ago To the prom with me you'd go
(doo-ooo…………………………wah………………………………………………)
Now you've changed your mind, it seems Someone else will hold my dreams
(a white…sport coat) (doo-wah………………..)
A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm in a blue, blue mood
(doo-wah…………………………)
A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all dressed up for the dance
(doo-wah………………….)
A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all alone in romance
(doo-ooo…………………..)(doo-ooo……………………….)
Once you told me long ago To the prom with me you'd go
(doo-ooo…………………………wah………………………………………………)
Now you've changed your mind it seems Someone else will hold my dreams
(a white…sport coat) (doo-wah………………..)
A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm in a blue, blue mood (ah….ah…)