Marry Me a Little

Marry me a little,
Love me just enough.
Cry but not too often
Play but not too rough
Keep a tender distance
So we'll both be free.
That's the way it ought to be.
I'm ready!

Marry me a little,
Do it with a will
Make a few demands
I'm able to fulfill
Want me more than others
Not exclusively
That's the way it ought to be.
I'm ready!
I'm ready now!

You can be my best friend
I can be your right arm
We'll go through a fight or two
No harm, no harm
We'll look not too deep
We'll go not too far
We won't have to give up a thing
We'll stay who we are
Right?
Okay, then
I'm ready!
I'm ready now!

Marry me a little
Love me just enough
Warm and sweet and easy
Just the simple stuff.
Keep a tender distance
So we'll both be free.
That's the way it ought to be.
I'm ready!

Marry me a little
Body, heart, and soul
Passionate as hell
But always in control.
Want me first and foremost,
Keep me company.
That's the way it ought to be
I'm ready!
I'm ready now!

Oh, how gently we'll talk,
Oh, how softly we'll tread.
All the stings,
The ugly things
We'll keep unsaid.
We'll build a cocoon
Of love and respect.
You'll promise whatever you like,
I'll never collect.
Right?

Okay, then.
I'm ready.
I'm ready now.
Someone
I'm ready!