I know how to treat a lady / Who knows how to treat her man / I've been in love one or two times / I made out the best that I can / I've been all around the world and back / And here's what I have to say / The ladies I love and livin' in the U.S.A / CHORUS: / I'm talking about American girls / They got what I need / American girls / That's what I want / American girls / There ain't no better boy and that's no lie / She takes you home to meet her daddy / He looks you right in the eye / He says, now tell me you intention, boy / And you make your reply / I'm a man of honor, my thoughts are pure / And you can bet your life / I won't even kiss her, / Unless I'm gonna make her my wife / CHORUS