I told her I loved her in the light of the moon But I've started wonderin' if I spoke too soon She's talkin' about marrying and a gold wedding ring And I don't think I ready for any of those things It's a big jump a big jump a big jump to marry It's a big lunge a big leap a big load to carry It takes a big man a brave man and I'm a little leary It's a big jump to marry for me Now she's fine and cultured and pretty as a peach For anyone but me boys the girl's out of reach She said let's go steady I said I agree But marrying is a little too steady for me It's a big jump a big jump a big jump to marry... [ guitar ] Now don't get me wrong I'm not against married life I think every husband oughta have him a wife But a single boy's pleasure will do for awhile I'll take it over marryin' till it goes out of style I's a big jump a big jump a big jump to marry... Yes it's a big jump to marry for me