[1st verse:]

I saw you, Molly, walking with your sweetheart

And I only looked and wished that I was he

You looked so swell, I couldn't help but wonder

If a gal like you would ever fall for me?

I know he thinks the world and all about you

Well I wish I had the chance to think so too

He wouldn't be the same old boy without you

Gee, it must feel great to have a gal like you



[chorus:]

I wish that you was my gal, Molly

I only wish I was your beau

To feel that you was my pal, Molly

Would mean an awful lot I know

It isn't right I know to tell you

But what's a fellow goin' to do?

I wish that you was my gal, Molly

I only wish you loved me too



[2nd verse:]

Come, tell me why you started crying, Molly

Did I hurt your feelings? Tell me if I did

I didn't mean to knock your other sweetheart

On the level, I am awful sorry kid

I told my mother just how much I love you

It was her that made me go to you and tell

So, let me be your pal, if not your sweetheart

When you marry, I'll be there to wish you well