1- He gave to me a silver ring To wear upon my hand But I turned away And he heard me saying "Oh! he doesn't, he doesn't understand" Refrain I don't need riches to make me care Just a ribbon for my hair 2- He gave me two golden hearts To wear upon my ears But I turned from him So he could not see My eyes, my eyes were filled with tears 3- He tought I was unhappy But he could not fight no more So he bought me just a ribbon For a penny at the store 4- He bought me just a ribbon blue To wear in my hair Then I pressed my lips To his fingerstips, Saying "Now, now I know you care I don't need riches to make me care