I'M GOING TO GIVE IT TO MARY WITH LOVE
Cliff Edwards


Cliff Edwards    rec 25/10/33




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 sqeeze 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 girl 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'll say, 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!
I'll 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.


I wanna be her number one man,
And give it the best that I can;
I'll be darin' and dashin',
For she is my passion,
When I give it to Mary with love, I mean a diamond!
I'll give it to Mary with love!  









(Contributed by Peter Akers - August 2008)