Never swat a fly He may love another fly He may sit with her and sigh The way I do with you Never harm a flea He may have a favourite she That he bounces on his knee The way I do with you Don't step on an ant In the middle of a pant He may want to, but he can't The way I do with you Don't you dare to slay A mosquito while at play He may want to name the day The way I do with you Never spray a nit Or else sock him with your mit He may think some nit has it The way I do with you Never stop a moth If he is gliding 'cross the air He may have a date In someone's flannel underwear, be careful! Never take a chance Stepping on a pair of ants They may want that sweet romance The way I do with you