i prefer the moonlight When temptin' eyes 'cross the room Said to me i'd love to be with you I'm not tempted for a moment I just think about my woman My baby calls me on the phone Telling me i need to hurry home Well the hurryin' is easy 'cause she's waiting up With all the love i'm needin' I prefer the moonlight, and a blanket And the one right little lady by my side That's what i like I prefer a late drive down the turnpike With the moonlight shinin' so bright Got her by my side That's what i'd like When its magic moment time, I prefer the moonlight The river plays a quiet song She and i lay down and play along She's her mother's lovely daughter Moonlight dances on the water The moon is full and so am i I look at her and feel like i could cry But my tears contain no sorrow 'cause i know she'll wake up by my side tomorrow I prefer... Mornin' noon and night, When the feelin' comes around Somewhere in some sky That ol' moon is surely shinin' bright I prefer...