I want a love that's mine all mine, all the time    You keep it just out of reach    I want a love that's mine all mine    You keep it just out of reach       She arrives all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed    Oh but soon, soon the tears will swell    Makin' it here seems such a cinch    But soon she'll smell the stench    Of the gutter-dwellers, them pretty fellows       I want a love that's mine all mine, all the time    You keep it just out of reach    I want a love that's mine all mine       I sit alone and wonder why    Sweet love just pass me by    Is there someone out there who wants to try    I'll protect you, girl I never will neglect you    Just slip on this ring and    I will make your heart sing, my love       I want a love that's mine all mine, all the time    You keep it just out of reach    I want a love that's mine all mine    You keep it just out of reach       I want a love that's mine all mine, all the time    You keep it just out of reach    I want a love that's mine all mine       I want a love that's mine all mine    But you keep it out of reach      [Repeat]