I read Cantonova a dozen times over And fret the way of a lover I cannot discover as yet So dozens of ladies consigned me to Hades and of wiles Like the girl in the ashbeck Who wanted a cashback I'm shy I've got to change my style I've got to learn to smile And love a little while I think I can And like some knight of old I must be brave and bold Just watch me knock him cold I think I can And then I'll join the sporty fellows Turn days into nights Sing to muted cellos and switch off lights With widows, maids and wives We'll soon see who survives I've got to live two lives, I think I can I've got to treat them rough And learn to do my stuff And make them cry enough I think I can And then I'll never fear a falter Here I make a vow I shall learn to alter and show them how I'll hear the voice of spring And then I'll learn to sing And make them call me Bing I think I can