I could say that you're homely Just as homely as pie But this is Washington's Birthday And I've got to say you're beautiful 'Cause I can't tell a lie I could say that you're stupid Nothing up in your crown But this is Washington's Birthday And the truthful he Of the cherry tree Would look down on me And frown I could say that I hate you if I try But I've got to say I love you 'Cause it's February the twenty-second And I can't tell a lie