She wants something with a ring to it Like a church bell makes Like a pretty white gown to wear And some vows to take She wants something with a ring to it I think I understand Gonna have to put a ring on her finger If I'm gonna be her man My baby's playing hard to please And think I figured out What it is she wants from me 'Cause when I holder her close When we go out at night I can hardly see the moonlight For the diamonds in her eyes She wants something with a ring to it Like a church bell makes Like a pretty white gown to wear And some vows to take She wants something with a ring to it I think I understand Gonna have to put a ring on her finger If I'm gonna be her man My baby did but now she don't And if I don't say I do It's a safe bet that she won't Love me like she used to When our love first began Now the only way to change her tune Is with a wedding band. She wants something with a ring to it Like a church bell makes Like a pretty white gown to wear And some vows to take She wants something with a ring to it I think I understand Gonna have to put a ring on her finger If I'm gonna be her man