For ev'ry guy who's got a girl
to aid him the social whirl
I'd gladly give my recipe
I know it's good, it's worked for me

Take two hearts, a dash of tenderness
Mix them both and season with a kiss
That's the first part of my
recipe for happiness

Take her smile
Some yearning and desire
Heat with love and soon
you'll have a fire
You've almost got
my recipe for happiness

Hold her near at the proper time
Call her dear, it'll turn out fine
to reveal a touch of paradise
Mix a ring, a dash of shoes and rice
Now you've found my
recipe for happiness