make him wait

when he calls you

you don't have to answer right away

make him wait

and when he small talks

before he asks you on a date

make him wait

when his pontiac's in the driveway

and his eyes are midnight blue

take a deep breath

do the opposite of what you wanna do

make him wait

by the phone

at the door to meet your dad

before that first kiss

he's gotta hold your hand

you can't get it back when you give yourself away

yeah a boy's gonna run but a real man's gonna stay

girl

make him wait

make him wait

and when he says that

it'd be easier if you just stay the night

make him wait

you're gonna wanna

and you're thinking you just might

but make him wait

make him wait

by the phone

at the door to meet your dad

before that first kiss

he's gotta hold your hand

you can't get it back when you give yourself away

yeah a boy's gonna run but a real man's gonna stay

girl

make him wait

make him wait

they taught me love is worth the weight in gold

like that ring on your hand

so when you find the one

the staying kind

then he won't mind

if you make him wait

in his tux

cello sings you down the aisle

walk slow

take your time

while your daddy cries and your momma smiles

when they're throwing rice into the air

and those tin cans roll away

and you look into his eyes

and realize it was worth the while

to make him wait

make him wait