| Don’t-a forbid me to hold you tight |
| Darling, Don’t Forbid Me to hold you tight |
| Let-a me hold you in my lovin' arms |
| 'Cause it’s cold and I can keep you warm |
| Don’t a forbid me to kiss your lips |
| Darling, Don’t Forbid Me to kiss your lips |
| Let-a me kiss you please baby, please |
| 'Cause it’s cold and your lips might freeze. |
| There’s a strong Westwind a-blowing |
| and there’s a big, blue moon above |
| And, pretty baby, I’ll be knowing |
| you need some heartwarming love |
| So don’t-a forbid me to talk sweet talk |
| Darling, Don’t Forbid Me to talk sweet talk |
| Let-a me fill your little heart with fire |