Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancin' with baby on her shoulder The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky The boy could sing, knew how

Hard to get Impossible to hold Straight and narrow Like a burning fuse In a long cold dawn By the side of the road A hopeless case A perfect thing Love is ( love is ) What you want it to be

Song Instead of a kiss Baby this is a Song Instead of a kiss For all of you who ache, who long For nights like this Song Instead of a touch Darlin' this is a Song Instead