You can't afford no ring I shouldn't be wearing white and you can't afford no ring You finally took my hand Mama don't approve Baby's on its way It took a nip of gin But you finally took my hand Daddy says he's the best in town

Mama this one’s for you Oh mama I saw the world And it was good Every step I took you held my hand And watched me grow You’ll never know How much I love you And I am not afraid, I’m not afraid I finally grew

You can't afford no ring I shouldn't be wearing white and you can't afford no ring You finally took my hand Mama don't approve Baby's on its way It took a nip of gin But you finally took my hand Daddy says he's the best in town