[Chorus]
Why not be just partners for a while?
I don't want to call you "sweetheart" now
At parting, just a handshake and a smile
Then there'll be no tears or broken vows
It's better that we never fall in love
We'll be partners if you'll do your part
We'll be the best of friends and partners to the end
I couldn't bear another broken heart

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse]
I must admit that you are pure as gold, dear
I know I like you better than the rest
But I'm afraid to tell the story old, dear
I'll never take another losing guess

[Chorus]
So why not be just partners for a while?
I don't want to call you "sweetheart" now
At parting, just a handshake and a smile
Then there'll be no tears or broken vows
It's better that we never fall in love
We'll be partners if you'll do your part
We'll be the best of friends and partners to the end
I couldn't bear another broken heart