Mother, may I go out dancing? Yes,
Mother, may I try romancing? Yes,
What if there's a moon, mama darling,
and it's shining on the water
Mother, must I keep on dancing? Yes,
What if he'll propose, mama darling,
when the night is growing shorter?
Mother, what should be my answer? Yes,
Mother, will it be exciting? Yes,
Mother, do I look inviting? Yes,
If he holds me tight, mama darling,
and my knees just turn to water
Mama must I keep on dancing? Yes,
What if he'll persist, mama darling,
doing things he hadn't oughta
Mama, what should be my answer? Yes,
