Hey beautiful
I know what you need
My African queen
I′ll take you to Malawi
This song is for you
Straight from me

If they don't treat you right
You gon′ need somebody
Then you should be
Be with me
I'll be your release

When the Sun goes down
And you need somebody
Oh and you don't need
To compete with nobody

You deserve a gentleman

You should know by now
That you deserve a gentleman

You deserve a gentleman
You deserve a gentleman
Hey beautiful
You know who it is
My African queen
Let me be your king

And this song is for how you make me feel
When I′m holding your hand
Oh now baby
You should be, be with me
I′ll be your release
When the Sun goes down
And you need somebody

Oh and you don't need to compete
With nobody
You should know by now
That you deserve a gentleman

You deserve a gentleman
You deserve a gentleman
No, no, you deserve
Hmm, ooh

You deserve, oh-woah
Gentleman
You deserve a gentleman