You can't judge an apple by looking at a tree   You can't judge honey by looking at the bee   You can't judge a daughter by looking at the mother   You can't judge a book by looking at the cover      Oh, can't you see, oh, you misjudge me   I look like a farmer but I'm a lover   Can't judge a book by looking at the cover, oh, my      Oh, come on in closer, baby   Hear what else I gotta say   You got your radio turned down too low   Turn it up, oh      You can't judge sugar by looking at the cane   You can't judge a woman by looking at her man   You can't judge a sister by looking at her brother   You can't judge a book by looking at the cover      Oh, can't you see, oh, you misjudge me   I look like a farmer but I'm a lover   Can't judge a book by looking at the cover, come on      You can't judge a fish by lookin' in the pond   You can't judge right from looking at the wrong   You can't judge one by looking at the other   You can't judge a book by looking at the cover      Oh, can't you see, oh, you can't judge me?   Look like a farmer but I'm a lover   Can't judge a book by looking at the cover