Mama may I go out dancing? - Yes, my darling daughter
Mama may I try romancing? - Yes, my darling daughter
What if there's a moon, mama darling, and it's shining on the water,
Mama must I keep on dancing? - Yes, my darling daughter
What if he'll propose, mama darling, when the night is growing shorter,
Mama what should be my answer? - Yes, my darling daughter

Mama will it be exciting? - Yes, my darling daughter
Mama do I look inviting? - Yes, my darling daughter
What if he holds me tight, mama darling, and my knees turn to water,
Mama must I keep on dancing? - Yes, my darling daughter
What if he persists, mama darling, doing things he hadn't oughta,
Mama what should be my answer? - Yes, yes, my darling daughter