If you say my singing is off key, my love You would hurt my feelings, don't you see, my love ? I wish i had an ear like yours, A voice that would behave All i have is feeling And the voice god gave You insist my music goes against the rules Yes, but rules were never made for lovesick fools I wrote this song for you But you don't care It's a crooked song, ah, But my heart is there The thing that you would see if you would play the part Is even if i'm out of tune i have a gentle heart I took your picture with my trusty rolliflex And now all i have developed is complex Possibly in vain, i hope you weaken, oh my love And forget those rigid rules that undermine my dream of A life of love and music with someone who'll understand That even though i may be out of tune when i attempt to say How much i love you And all that matters is the message that i bring, Which is: my dear one, i love you