Leaves are rustling Rustling in the sultry evening breeze I don’t wear pyjamas Trust me darling, you don’t need that chemise I know it’s hard to love a man like me But you do so with the greatest of ease We created tender love from scratch Don’t you think it’s time we made another batch? Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Underneath the candelabra Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Or I will die I will surely die Who needs moonlight? Moonlight’s rubbish anyway, my dear When the clouds obscure it I’ll look upon you ‘neath the chandelier Let us not waste a precious moment blindly
Fumbling with the clasp of your bra**iere We created tender love from scratch Don’t you think it’s time we made another batch? Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Underneath the candelabra Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Or I will die I will surely die Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Underneath the candelabra Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Or I will die I will surely die Surely die Just bury me, Barbara Bury me in a coffin full of money And I’ll love you throughout the afterlife I love you girl