(first words replaced by trumpet notes), ***, that's my baby

No sir, I don't mean maybe, yes sir, that's my baby now

Yes, ma'm, we've decided, no ma'm, we ain't gonna hide it, yes, ma'm, you're invited now

By the way, by the way, when we walk up to the preacher I'll say

Yes sir, that's my baby, no sir, I don't mean maybe

Yes sir, that's my baby now, (instrumental interlude)

By the way, by the way, when we run into the preacher I'll say

I'll say yes sir, that's my baby, no sir, I don't mean maybe

Yes sir, that's my baby now, Mmm