Lyrics:

[Instrumental Introduction]

Smilin' face and lovin' eyes,
But you keep on tellin' me all those lies!
How do you expect me to believe?
Honey, I ain't that naive!
Baby, I got my eye on you,
But you do all the things that I want you to!
Stop your cryin' n' dry your tears,
I ain't that wet behind the ears!

[Chorus]
You can throw me left,
N' you can throw me right,
But where was you last night?
Beatin' around the bush

Wish I knew what's on your mind,
Why you bein' so unkind?
Remember those nights we spent alone,
Tallkin' on the telephone?
Thoughts of you go through my brain,
You told me that you feel the same!
It don't seem like you love me too,
Tell me, who would lie with you?

[Chorus]
I was talkin' birds,
You was talkin' bees,
And was he down upon his knees?
Beatin' around the bush... ooh!

[Instrumental Intermission]

You're the meanest woman I've ever known,
Sticks n' stones won't break my bones!
I know what you're lookin' for,
You ate your cake, you want some more!
I'm gonna give you just a one more chance,
Try to save our romance!
Done everything I'm gonna do,
The rest is up to - you!

[Chorus]
You can chew it up,
N' you can spit it out,
Let it all hang out!
Beatin' around the bush... ow!
Chew it up!
Spit it out!
Let it all hang out!
Beatin' around the bush!

[Instrumental Conclusion]