Well, I know it's kind of late
I hope I did-n't wake you,
But what I got to say can't wait
I know you'd un-der-stand.___

Ev'ry time I tried to tell you 
the words just came out wrong
So I'll have to say I love you in a song.____

Yeah, I know it's kind of strange
but ev-'ry time I'm near you,
I just run out of things to say
I know you'd un-der-stand.___

Ev'ry time I tried to tell you 
the words just came out wrong
So I'll have to say I love you in a song.____

Well, I know it's kind of late
I hope I did-n't wake you,
But what I got to say can't wait
I know you'd un-der-stand.___

Ev-'ry time the time was right
all the words just came out wrong
So I'll have to say I love you in a song.___
 

Words and Music by Jim Croce