Mother, may I go out dancing?
Yes, my darling daughter
Mother, may I try romancing?
Yes, my darling daughter
What if there's a moon, mama darling, and it's shining on the water
Mother, must I keep on dancing?
Yes, my darling daughter
What if he'll propose, mama darling, when the night is growing shorter?
Mother, what should be my answer?
Yes, my darling daughter
Mother, will it be exciting?
Mother, do I look inviting?
What if he holds me tight & my knees just turn to water
Mama, what should I do?
What if there's a moon, my mama darling, and it's shining on the water
Mother, must I keep on dancing?
Yes, my darling daughter
What if he'll propose, my mama darling, when the night is growing shorter?
Mother, what'cha think should be my answer?
Yes, my darling daughter

Oh mama darling, what if he holds my hand & then says, "Come just a little closer?"
Mother dear, what should be my answer?
Oh yes, my darling daughter