I don't believe in first impressions   For just this once I hope that looks don't deceive   I ain't got time for true confessions   I've got to make the move right now   Got to meet that girl somehow      CHORUS   I've gotta get it right the first time   That's the main thing   I can't afford to let it pass   You get it right the next time that's not the same thing   Gonna have to make the first time last.      I'm not much good at conversation   I never was too smooth at comin' on real strong   If all it takes is inspiration   Then I might have just what it takes   If I don't make no bad mistakes and I      CHORUS      I might find the courage yeah I might get up the nerve   But if my timing ain't just right what purpose would it serve?   I don't know, I don't know, I don't know how   To say those first few words      If I want to put myself in touch   The first few moments mean so much   So I suppose it's now or never   Before that woman walks right out of my life   Just let me pull myself together   I've got to give it one good try   Gotta take my chance tonight      CHORUS