Mother, may I go out dancing? Yes, my darling daughter Mother, may I try romancing? Yes, my darling daughter What if there's a moon, mama darling, and it's shining on the water Mother, must I keep on dancing? Yes, my darling daughter What if he'll propose, mama darling, when the night is growing shorter? Mother, what should be my answer? Yes, my darling daughter Mother, will it be exciting? Mother, do I look inviting? What if he holds me tight & my knees just turn to water Mama, what should I do? What if there's a moon, my mama darling, and it's shining on the water Mother, must I keep on dancing? Yes, my darling daughter What if he'll propose, my mama darling, when the night is growing shorter? Mother, what'cha think should be my answer? Yes, my darling daughter Oh mama darling, what if he holds my hand & then says, "Come just a little closer?" Mother dear, what should be my answer? Oh yes, my darling daughter