People Will Say We're In Love

Why do they think up stories
That link my name with yours?

Why do the neighbors chatter all day
Behind their doors?

I know a way to prove
What they say is quite untrue
Here is the gist
A practical list of "don'ts" for you.

Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
People will say we're in love!

Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love!

Don't start collecting things
Give me my rose and my glove
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love.

Some people claim that
You are to blame as much as I
Why do y' take the trouble
To bake my favorite pie?
Grantin' your wish
I carved our initials on that tree
Just keep a slice of all the advice
You give so free.

Don't praise my charm too much
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say we're in love!

Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love!

Don't dance all night with me
Till the stars fade from above
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love.