G
I know a little girl and I want her for my wife,
D
she's pretty and sweet, neat little feet,
G
and never been kissed in her life.
You can ask her for a kiss, she said, oh what a bore,
D G
every time she bows and declares, she'll never do so anymore,
G C G
Born to be a better girl and never kiss again,
D
afraid my ma might find it out and cause her great pain.
G C
You may walk and talk and hold my hand, but kissing is a crime,
G D G
I'll not kiss you anymore until next time.
G
I called at her house one night but I didn't intend to stay,
D G
she laid her head on my shoulder and said, “The old folks are away."
I kissed her a dozen times and someone came to the door,
D G
every time she bowed and declared she'd never do so anymore.
G C G
Born to be a better girl and never kiss again,
D
afraid my ma might find it out and cause her great pain.
G C
You may walk and talk and hold my hand, but kissing is a crime,
G D G
I'll not kiss you anymore until next time.
G
She'll see you too the door kiss and then goodnight,
D G
every time she bows and declares she'll never do so any more.
G C G
Born to be a better girl and never kiss again,
D
afraid my ma might find it out and cause her great pain.
G C
You may walk and talk and hold my hand, but kissing is a crime,
G D G
I'll not kiss you anymore until next time.
