I read Cantonova a dozen times over
And fret the way of a lover
I cannot discover as yet
So dozens of ladies consigned me to Hades and of wiles
Like the girl in the ashbeck
Who wanted a cashback
I'm shy

I've got to change my style
I've got to learn to smile
And love a little while
I think I can
And like some knight of old
I must be brave and bold
Just watch me knock him cold
I think I can

And then I'll join the sporty fellows
Turn days into nights
Sing to muted cellos and switch off lights
With widows, maids and wives
We'll soon see who survives
I've got to live two lives, I think I can

I've got to treat them rough
And learn to do my stuff
And make them cry enough
I think I can
And then I'll never fear a falter
Here I make a vow
I shall learn to alter and show them how

I'll hear the voice of spring
And then I'll learn to sing
And make them call me Bing
I think I can