Why do they think up stories

"People will say we're in love"

Why do they think up stories
That link my name with yours
Why do the neighbors chatter
All day behind their doors
I know a way to prove
What they say is quite untrue
Here is the gist,
A practical list of don'ts for you
Don't throw bouquets at me,
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too much,
People will say we're in love

Don't sigh and gaze at me,
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine,
People will say we're in love

Don't start collecting things,
Give me my rose and my glove
Sweetheart, they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love

Some people claim that you
Are to blame as much as I
Why do you take the trouble
To bake my favorite pie
Granting your wish,
I carved our initials on the tree
Just keep a slice of all
The advice you give so free

Don't praise my charm too much,
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me,
People will say we're in love
Don't take my arm too much,
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine,
People will say we're in love
Don't dance all night with me,
Till the stars fade from above
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love.

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