It’s raining lightly in a rowboat in a river
And you’re sending silent sonnets in your gaze
And when the clouds part, to let the sun warm rays deliver
Oh well it’s nothing to the sparkle in your face
That’s when you tell me that you love me
And you leave the question hanging in your eyes

And I say ... um. And I say right
And I say well, hmmm
And I say ah
And I say um again
And I say, ooh, I better take back the boat!

There’s tinkling glasses playing tunes in the piazza
A dozen couples leaning close in tète-a-tètes
And though our tummies have been rumbling for their pasta
We scarcely notice when the waiter brings our plates
That’s when you ask me what I’m thinking
With a subtle hint of warning in your eyes

And I say ... um. And I say right
And I say well, hmmm
And I say ah
And I say um again
And I say, ooh, I better re-park the car.

The sun is setting on a ridge behind our villa
But it’s cozy on the rug beside the fire
And though the walls are made of tin and polyfilla
It seems that nature will provide all we require
That’s when you tell me that you’re leaving!
But there’s still a hopeful glimmer in your eyes

And I say ... um. And I say right
And I say well, hmmm
And I say ah
And I say um again
And I say, ooh, I better go paint the house!

And I say ... um
And I say um
And I say um
And I say um
How’s your plumbing?
Have you got enough oil in your car?
Hey, I better take out the garbage!