I know how to treat a lady Who knows how to treat her man I've been in love one or two times I made out the best that I can I've been all around the world and back And here's what I have to say The ladies I love and livin' in the U.S.A I'm talking about American girls They got what I need American girls That's what I want American girls There ain't no better boy and that's no lie She takes you home to meet her daddy He looks you right in the eye He says, now tell me you intention, boy And you make your reply I'm a man of honor, my thoughts are pure And you can bet your life I won't even kiss her, Unless I'm gonna make her my wife