Lovely Rita meter maid 
nothing can come between us 
When it gets dark I tow your heart away 

Standing by a parking meter 
when I caught a glimpse of Rita 
Filling in a ticket in her little white book 
In a cap she looked much older 
And the bag across her shoulder 
Made her look a little like a military man 

Lovely Rita meter maid 
may I inquire discreetly 
When are you free to take some tea with me 

Took her out and tried to win her 
had a laugh and over dinner 
Told her I would really like to see her again 
Got the bill and Rita paid it 
Took her home and nearly made it 
Sitting on a sofa with a sister or two 

Lovely Rita meter maid 
where would I be without you 
give us a wink and make me think of you 

Lovely meter maid 
Rita meter maid 
oh, Lovely Rita meter, meter maid