I'm staying single,

Conscience at ease,

I'm free to mingle,

I do what I please!



When I'm out late nights,

No one has my keys,

Yeah, I keep my dates nights

Doin' what I please.



You know, I don't have no starved waters, (?)

Because they keep you on the shelf,

And I ain't takin' orders,

So I just go along enjoyin' myself.



Should I go sailing

'Cross the seven seas?

No one can stop me,

Doin' what I please!



You know I have romances,

Just like a dog has fleas,

And I take in all the dances,

That's because I do what I please.



I blow in at these parties,

Just like a reckless breeze;

I outsmart all these other smarties,

Because I do just what I please.



You know, where there's no action,

You'll find that there's blues about,

And I get my satisfaction

Only when I'm steppin' out.



And whenever I get tipsy

Out at one of these jamborees,

No one can stop me,

'Cause I do what I please!