I told her I loved her in the light of the moon
But I've started wonderin' if I spoke too soon
She's talkin' about marrying and a gold wedding ring
And I don't think I ready for any of those things

It's a big jump a big jump a big jump to marry
It's a big lunge a big leap a big load to carry
It takes a big man a brave man and I'm a little leary
It's a big jump to marry for me

Now she's fine and cultured and pretty as a peach
For anyone but me boys the girl's out of reach
She said let's go steady I said I agree
But marrying is a little too steady for me

It's a big jump a big jump a big jump to marry...

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Now don't get me wrong I'm not against married life
I think every husband oughta have him a wife
But a single boy's pleasure will do for awhile
I'll take it over marryin' till it goes out of style

I's a big jump a big jump a big jump to marry...
Yes it's a big jump to marry for me