It takes time To get your gal to see the light It takes time It isn't always love at sight From the first little glance 'Til she's ready for romance Remember, oh man, it takes time It takes time To make the coffee percolate It takes time To get your gal to set the date From the first moonlight walk 'Til you get the baby talk Remember, young man, it takes time Now old father time got a [?] It didn't grow overnight Take a look at the head of the glass [?] Takes a lot of ages 'fore you get it right It takes time To turn the Winter into Spring It takes time To get the dough to get the ring From the first little smile 'Til you're walkin' down the aisle Remember, oh man, it takes time