You can't afford no ring, you can't afford no ring
You finally took my hand, you finally took my hand
You can't afford no ring, you can't afford no ring
Mama don't approve, mama don't approve
It took a nip of gin but you finally took my hand
Baby's on its way, baby's on its way
Daddy says he's the best in town and mama don't approve
Say "I do", And kiss me quick
I shouldn't be wearing white and you can't afford no ring
I shouldn't be wearing white and you can't afford no ring
'Cause baby's on its way
