Be sure it's true when you say, "I love you" It's a sin to tell a lie Millions of hearts have been broken Just because these words were spoken I love you, yes I do, I love you If you break my heart, I'll die So, be sure it's true when you say, "I love you" It's a sin to tell a lie Well, cross my heart and I hope to die I'll never, never, never tell another white lie Took a little doll out on a date last night Next to her, Gravel Gertie would have looked alright Now, I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea 'Cause I said, "Baby, you look good to me" I told her I loved her but, oh, how I lied And now, she's gettin' set to be my blushin' bride If she leads me to the altar, then I'm sunk 'Cause I can't tell the preacher I was drunk So, Lord have mercy on a no-'count sinner Give me one more chance to let another guy win her Cross my heart and I hope to die I'll never, never, never tell another white lie Be sure it's true when you say, "I love you" If you break my heart, I'll die So, be sure it's true when you say, "I love you" It's a sign to tell a lie It's a sign to tell a lie