I don't want you to say pretty words
Makin' music like the sweet singing birds
I don't want you to be no fool
And don't treat me no special way
Just say
"I love you so" - now and then ....
"I love you so" - now and then ....
"I love you so" - now and then ....
"I love you so" - now and then ....
'Cause if you really, really love me
I'd like to hear it some time

Sometimes you ought to take me in your arms
And say the words that I want to hear
You ought to sooth me with your magic charms
Call me "sweetheart", "darling" or "dear"!
I don't want you to beg or cry
A little affection would satisfy
I don't want you to be upset
I just want to hear you say:
"I love you so" - now and then ....
"I love you so" - now and then ....
"I love you so" - now and then ....
"I love you so" - now and then ....
'Cause if you really, really love me, yeah,
I like to hear it some time