Malvina Reynolds

Don't Smoke, Darling

Malvina Reynolds


When we came together, 
We knew we were meant for each other,
Knew I'd always love you, 
And I want you to be free, 
I knew I'd always love you,
But there's just one thing I'm asking of you, 
Don't smoke, darling,
Your lungs belong to me.

Chorus:
Don't smoke, darling,
I worry so about you,
Don't smoke, darling,
I could not live without you.
Please kick the habit
And happy we will be. 
Don't smoke, darling, 
Your lungs belong to me.

I love you so completely,
Inside, outside, head-to-feetly, 
You are such a wonder
To consider and to see, 
If you knew what just one slip meant
You'd take care of your equipment,
Don't smoke, darling, 
Your lungs belong to me.

(Chorus)