Don't Gild the Lily, Lily

Listen to me, Lil'

And to what I've got to tell ya

I've been through the mill

And I don't want to sell ya

But the game of love

Is hard to understand

So here's some good advice

Never overplay your hand

Don't gild the lily, Lily

Don't let him know he's your only thrill

Even though he knocks ya silly

When he looks at you with his eyes of blue

Don't gild the lily, Lily

Don't overdo on the sweet talk too

If you act a little chilly

He'll be hangin' round warming up to you

Oh Lil', I know what I say

Cause I've been through the mill

So don't gild the lily, Lil'

Oh Lil', I know what I say

Cause I've been through the mill

So don't gild the lily, Lil'

Don't gild the lily, Lily

Don't let him know he's your only thrill

Even though he knocks ya silly

When he looks at you with his eyes of blue

Oh Lil', I know what I say

Cause I've been through the mill

So don't gild the lily, Lil'

Oh Lil', I know what I say

Cause I've been through the mill

So don't gild the lily, Lil'