Of the gutter-dwellers, them pretty fellows
I'll protect you, girl I never will neglect you
Just slip on this ring and
I want a love that's mine all mine
I will make your heart sing, my love
I want a love that's mine all mine
She arrives all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
I want a love that's mine all mine
I want a love that's mine all mine
I want a love that's mine all mine
Is there someone out there who wants to try
I want a love that's mine all mine, all the time
I want a love that's mine all mine
You keep it just out of reach
You keep it just out of reach
Sweet love just pass me by
Makin' it here seems such a cinch
But you keep it out of reach
I want a love that's mine all mine, all the time
Oh but soon, soon the tears will swell
You keep it just out of reach
I sit alone and wonder why
You keep it just out of reach
You keep it just out of reach
I want a love that's mine all mine, all the time
But soon she'll smell the stench
