It's courtin' time I've been holdin' back a good deal longer than I shouldaoughta I bet U got the notion that I couldn't make up my mind But now I'm ready 2 tell your mama that I gots 2 get with her daughta Put on your good dress, baby - it's courtin' time! Every day I wait is just another day your baby's lonely No matter what I'm talkin' about it always comes back 2 U (U) I lost more friends this week because the only The only one I want deserves the best, the very best that I can do Put on your shoppin' shoes, honey - it's courtin' time! Yes it is Yeah Keep it right there All the friends I thought I had found out they were not at all With no regrets, the joy I get from knowin' that U're mine A thousand times the victor (victor) I am (yes!) Baby, baby, it's courtin', courtin', courtin', courtin' time! Yeah! Get ready It's courtin' time! Yeah