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 give it to Mary with love

I've got something that she's fondest of

Now I know that she has had it before

And Mary's a gal that all the fells adore



I'll 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

I'll 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 Mark

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



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



And 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'

Cuz Mary's my passion

When I give it to Mary with love, I mean a diamond

I'll give it to Mary with love