[Verse 1] I don't want you to say pretty words Making music like the sweet singing birds I don't want you to be no fool And don't treat me no special way - Just say [Chorus] "I love you so" - now and then Cause if you really, really love me, yeah I like to hear it some time [Verse 2] Sometimes you ought to take me in your arms And say the words that I want to hear You ought to sooth me with your magic charms Call me "sweetheart", "darling" or "dear"! [Bridge] I don't want you to beg or cry A little affection would satisfy I don't want you to be upset I just want to hear you say [Chorus]