(first words replaced by trumpet notes)***, that's my baby
No sir, I don't mean maybeYes sir, that's my baby nowYes, ma'm, we've decided
No ma'm, we ain't gonna hide itYes, ma'm, you're invited now
By the way, by the wayWhen we walk up to the preacher I'll say
Yes sir, that's my babyNo sir, I don't mean maybeYes sir, that's my baby now
(instrumental interlude)By the way, by the way
When we run into the preacher I'll sayI'll say yes sir, that's my baby
No sir, I don't mean maybeYes sir, that's my baby nowMmm