I recall so long ago... I was a small fry

When my daddy told me 'bout the birds 'n' bees

He said son there'll come a day you may be tryin'

To be findin' you a lady sure's you please

If you value my advice you won't be sorry

'Cause I've been around the block a time or two

An' I tell you boy some girls are made for worry

So be careful who you hitch your wagon to

An' don't ever go out shoppin' when you're hungry

Or you'll wind up cartin' somethin' home you really didn't need

No don't ever go out shoppin' when you're hungry

First you oughta have a bite to try to curb your appetite

'Cause when you're hungry you must follow

But when you're not you take the lead

I suppose some gals would call my daddy "sexist"

An' might like to see him taken out an' shot

But the truth's the same in Idaho or Texas

'N' it's as right for boys or girls as well as not

So his sage advice applies to all you women

Don't betray your mind because some guy looks cute

Maintain your cool... never play the fool for no one

'Less you fancy haulin' home an empty suit

An' don't ever go out shoppin' when you're hungry

Or you'll wind up cartin' somethin' home you really didn't need

No don't ever go out shoppin' when you're hungry

First you oughta have a bite to try to curb your appetite

'Cause when you're hungry you must follow

But when you're not you take the lead