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Carry on Phil [1960]

I Can't Say Yes

I Can't Say Yes

I'm pretty blooming backward,
When it comes to things like girls,
Though I was raised way down upon the farm,
Whenever I'm with women.
I'm a swine among the pearls,
But they will never come to any harm.
I know I've got a duty to the race.
But I can't look a sheila in the face.

I'm just a boy who can't say yes.
Lacking the primitive urge.
I always leave them in distress.
Just when about on the verge.
If I see a girl approaching me.
I just can't help taking to my heels.
Tho' the fellows all are coaching me,
I'll never know the way they say it feels.
My love life's in a great big mess,
I'll never reach the first rungs.
Never be taking the plunge.
Cupid has tossed in the sponge.
I can't say yes.

I'm a different guy when I'm leading my team in,
I'm really a demon, Yes I really am.
I'm a different guy when I'm out playing rugger
I'm such a clever fellow Yes I really am
I'm a different guy till some dame gives me the eye
I don't want to cross the line and try
That's the only time that I fumble a pass
I'm greener than grass

I'm just a boy who can't say yes,
I don't know what its about,
The girls admire my manliness.
I think they think there's a doubt.
I am suffering from a mental block
Girls make me feel so much inferior,
If an opportunity should knock,
I don't think I'll be answering the door.
I'll never be a big success.
With girls who are lovely and lush,
I won't get killed in the rush,
I'll just be starting to blush,
I can't say yes.