Walking up to you straight
Rehearsing everything I've said
I know I say it different
But there is no other way
If I stay too long
It's 'cause I need you

Hoping you won't make me cry
Like you did the other night
People stop and stare at me
If I wasn't right
If I stay too long
It's 'cause I want you

Now we're sitting hand in hand
So relaxed, I'm feeling fine
I got a letter from your lips
We'll forget it by the time
I said If I stay too long
It's 'cause I love you

Walking up to you straight
Rehearsing everything I've said, yeah
I know I say it different
But there is no other way
I said if I stay too long
It's 'cause I need you
Oh, if I stay too long
It's 'cause I need you
Oh, I said if I stay too long
But don't you worry about me

Walking up to you straight
Rehearsing everything I've said, girl
I know I say it different

(C)1969 E. Phillips - R. Garner