Like a church bell makes
 Like a pretty white gown to wear
 And some vows to take
 She wants something with a ring to it
 I think I understand
 Gonna have to put a ring on her finger
 If I'm gonna be her man

 My baby's playin' hard to please
 And I think I figured out
 What it is she wants from me
 'Cause when I hold her close
 When we go out at night
 I can hardly see the moonlight
 For the diamonds in her eyes

 She wants something with a ring to it
 Like a church bell makes
 Like a pretty white gown to wear
 And some vows to take
 She wants something with a ring to it
 I think I understand
 Gonna have to put a ring on her finger
 If I'm gonna be her man

 My baby did but now she don't
 And if I don't say I do
 It's a safe bet that she won't
 Love me like she used to
 When our love first began
 Now the only way to change her tune
 Is with a wedding band

 She wants something with a ring to it
 Like a church bell makes
 Like a pretty white gown to wear
 And some vows to take
 She wants something with a ring to it
 I think I understand
 Gonna have to put a ring on her finger
 If I'm gonna be her man