You can take the moon
Gather up the stars, and the robins that sing merrily
Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon
And throw 'em in the deep blue sea

You can take the flowers
Down in lovers lane, and that sentimental poetry
Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon
And throw 'em in the deep blue sea

Not for me
All that stuff
The dreams that ruin your sleep
Not for me
Had enough
Love is one thing you can keep

You can take the plans
And the wedding bells
And whoever sings, "Oh, Promise Me"
Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon
And throw 'em in the deep blue sea
'Cause love and I, we don't agree

[Instrumental Break]
Not for me
All that stuff
The dreams that ruin your sleep
Not me
Had enough
Love is one thing you can keep
In your icebox

You know what to do with ol' "Tea for Two"
And the boy for you, the girl for me
Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon
And throw 'em in the deep blue sea

Hansom through the park, kisses in the dark
All the promises made faithfully
Put 'em in a box
Tie 'em with a ribbon, and throw 'em
In the deep blue sea