What Can We Lose?
(Bob Nolan)
Once upon a time, so the storybooks tell,
Mr. Lochinvar and his ladylove fell for love’s forget-me-not.
Oh, darling, tell me, what can we lose?
We two can take a little tip from the lovers of old
And tie the wedding knot.
Let the wonders be told of how we cared a lot.
So, darling, tell me—what can we lose?
There’s Mr. Robin and his dreamy mate nodding.
They seem to say, dear, “Don’t you dare hesitate. It’s late!”
So, dream along with me of a heart made of two,
Perhaps a little tot dressed in pink or in blue.
I’ve got you on the spot.
Now, darling, tell me, what can we lose?
For every girl there’s sure to be a boy to say,
“I’ve been waiting just for you.”
But that’s been going on since Father Time was born,
So tell me, what can we lose?
Once upon a time, so the storybooks tell,
Mr. Lochinvar and his ladylove fell for love’s forget-me-not.
Oh, darling, tell me, what can we lose?
We two can take a little tip from the lovers of old
And tie the wedding knot.
Let the wonders be told of how we cared a lot.
So, darling, tell me—what can we lose?
There’s Mr. Robin and his dreamy mate nodding.
They seem to say, dear, “Don’t you dare hesitate. It’s late!”
So, dream along with me of a heart made of two,
Perhaps a little tot dressed in pink or in blue.
I’ve got you on the spot.
Now, darling, tell me, what can we lose?
Not a thing. Not a blessed thing!
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