Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew There ain't nobody cooking but me and you Too many cooks are trying to get in your kitchen The first thing you know there's something missin' You got a real good oven, you've got a hot range, too Let me butter your buns while you stir the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew There ain't nobody cooking but me and you Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew There ain't nobody cooking but me and you The stew that you're cooking, it smells so good It's got everybody talking in the neighborhood Your spice's spicy, your sugar so sweet Your meat is so tender and your juice is a treat Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew There ain't nobody cooking but me and you Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew Too many cooks are gonna spoil the stew There ain't nobody cooking but me and you No, ain't nobody cooking, baby In my house, in my kitchen But me and you, oh