Oh, why can't you behave? Why can't you behave? After all the things you told me And the promises that you gave Oh, why can't you be good And do just as you should? Won't you turn that new leaf over So your baby can be your slave?

Oh, why can't you behave? Why can't you behave? After all the things you told me, And the promises that you gave, Why, why, why can't you be good? I was faithful and true but what good will it do And do, do just as you should? Yes you had the right touch