On a Saturday, we had a date For the best day of the week I said I would meet you by the gate And then I kissed you on the cheek We could go for a sunset by the docks Throw stones to the water and watch them sink You asked me for a lighter And I handed you a matchbox And I watched you smoke as the sky turned pink On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I could care for On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I was there for On a Saturday there was dust in my eye And you told me you knew how to remove it I said tonight is the night for you and I And I intend to prove it If you care for a ride Then I can show you around The city is so pretty in the fall You said drive me uptown You said drive me down town It doesn't matter to me at all On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I was there for On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I could care for Ray Charles on the radio Listen to the beat Dancing is automatic You couldn't seat still You were jumping in your seat And you were looking fantastic On a Saturday nevertheless You told me you could not stand the rain I said, baby I will take you to Los Angeles On silver plated plane On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I could care for On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I had a prayer for On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I was there for On a Saturday, on a Saturday, you were all that I had a prayer for