Lyrics:

When you asked me out and I turned you down
Never thought that'd stop you from askin' now
Why'd you go and give up so easily?
I thought you'd see ...
CHORUS:
When I say no
I mean maybe
Baby, don't you know me yet?
Nothing's worth having if it ain't a little hard to get
So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess
When I say no
I mean maybe, or maybe I mean yes
Ever since woman has talked to man
Every man's been trying to understand
What's the harm in a little mystery?
That's how it should be
CHORUS:
When I say no
I mean maybe
Baby, don't you know me yet?
Nothin's worth havin' if it ain't a little hard to get
So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess
When I say no
I mean maybe, or maybe I mean yes

It seems like a crazy way to be
But it makes perfect sense to me
CHORUS:
When I say no I mean maybe
Baby, don't you know me yet?
Nothing's worth having' if it ain't a little hard to get
So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess
When I say no
I mean maybe or maybe I mean yes
CHORUS: (abridged)