Don't be careless with you darling if you love him don't let him down If you're faithful he won't leave you lost and wasted the way I am Walk softly on the bridges that you're crossing Don't break his heart then cry cause it won't mend Be careful not to slam the door behind you You may want to knock upon his door again [ guitar - steel ] When temptation flirts and whispers come and taste my lips they're sweet as wine If you weaken then you'll be chatin' on your own heart like I did mine Walk softly on the bridges... You may want to knock upon his door again