Livingston Taylor People Will Say We're In Love Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do the neighbours gossip all day, behind their doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue
Here is the gist, a practical list of don't's for you

[Chorus]
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
People will say we're in love

Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love

Don't start collecting things
Give back my rose and my glove
Sweetheart, they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love

[Bridge]
My funny valentine
Sweet, funny valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
But you're my favourite work of art
Is your figure, that's your break
Is your mouth, a little weak
When you open it to speak
Are you smart? [Chorus]
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is valentines day

[Interlude]

[Chorus]
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine, stay
Each day is valentines day

[Verse 2]
Some people think that you are to blame as much as I
Why do you take the trouble to bake my favourite pie?
Granting your wish, I carved our initials on a tree
Please keep a slice of all the advice you give, so free

[Chorus]
Don't praise my charms too much
Don't act so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say we're in love

Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love!

Don't dance all night with me
'Til the stars fade from above
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love