i prefer the moonlight

when temptin' eyes 'cross the room

said to me i'd love to be with you

i'm not tempted for a moment

i just think about my woman

my baby calls me on the phone

telling me i need to hurry home

well the hurryin' is easy

'cause she's waiting up

with all the love i'm needin'

i prefer the moonlight

and a blanket

and the one right little lady by my side

that's what i like

i prefer a late drive down the turnpike

with the moonlight shinin' so bright

got her by my side

that's what i'd like

when its magic moment time

i prefer the moonlight

the river plays a quiet song

she and i lay down and play along

she's her mother's lovely daughter

moonlight dances on the water

the moon is full and so am i

i look at her and feel like i could cry

but my tears contain no sorrow

'cause i know she'll wake up by my side tomorrow

i prefer. mornin' noon and night

when the feelin' comes around

somewhere in some sky

that ol' moon is surely shinin' bright

i prefer.