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

You keep it just out of reach

I want a love that's mine all mine

You keep it just out of reach

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

I want a love that's mine all mine

But you keep it out of reach