Brand New Key -- Melanie

I rode my bicycle past your window last night I roller-skated to your door at daylight It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together And try them out to see
I been looking around awhile You got something for me
Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates You got a brand new key

I ride my bike, I roller skate don't drive no car Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far For somebody who don't drive I been all around the world
Some people say, I done all right for a girl

I asked your mother if you were at home She said yes but you weren't alone
Oh, sometimes I think that you're avoiding me I'm okay alone, but you got something I need

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together And try them out to see
I got a brand new pair of roller skates You got a brand new key

This simple song about a young girl who gets a brand new pair of roller skates was written by Melanie in 15 minutes. She intended it to be a lighthearted novelty to perform in between her more intense material. However it proved to be her most successful song.    (songfacts)