"I'm Going To Give It To Mary With Love" lyrics - LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III

I am just a bashful boy in love with Mary Green
She really is the sweetest gal that I have ever seen
I've always lacked the courage to even squeeze her tight
But I've resolved to do my stuff when I see her tonight

I'm gonna to give it to Mary with love
I've got something that she's fondest of
Now I know the she has had it before
And Mary's the gal that all the fellow adore

I'm gonna let her take it right in her hand
'Cause I know that she'll stroke it so grand
Like Jack and Jill we'll both get a thrill
When I give it to Mary with love-
My little kitten
When I give it to Mary with love

I'm gonna give it to Mary with love
She's my sweet, cute turtle dove
About my lovin' she's always been keen
She says when I give it, it's the finest she's seen

She'll think of it long after I'm gone
I'm gonna put it right where it belongs
Like Cleo and Marc we'll spoon in the park
When I give it to Mary with love-
I mean a necklace
When I give it to Mary with love

[Orchestra]

I'm gonna give it to Mary with love
When I do it I may need a shove
Because, you see, I'm so bashful and shy
I'm afraid she'll take it from some other guy

Yeah, I wanna be her number one man
I wanna give it to Mary the best that I can
Oh, I'll be darin' and dashin'
'Cause Mary's my passion
When I give it to Mary with love-
I mean a diamond
When I give it to Mary with love