Tell me, mamma, what to do
If a boy makes eyes at you
Tell me, mamma, what to say
When he looks at me that way

Should I let him hold my hand
Tell him that I think he's grand
Tell me, mamma, tell me, mamma
Tell me what to do

Tell me, mamma, is it right
If he wants to hold me tight
Tell me, mamma, should I sigh
Every time he passes by

And if I can't resist
Well, should I let him steal a kiss
Tell me, mamma, tell me, mamma
Tell me what to do

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I don't know what I should do
'Cause I been taught by the golden rule
If he wants to be my steady boy
Should I, I, I go and play it cool

Tell me, mamma, is it nice
Do you know that I need your advice
Tell me, mamma, it's okay
If he wants to see me every day

Should I let him know I care
Or do you think I should beware
Tell me, mamma, tell me, mamma
Tell me what to do

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I don't know what I should do
'Cause I been taught by the golden rule
If he wants to be my steady boy
Should I, I, I go and play it cool

Tell me, mamma, it's okay
If he wants to see me every day

Should I let him know I care
Or do you think I should beware
Tell me, mamma, tell me, mamma
Tell me, mamma, what to do