You can't afford no ring You can't afford no ring I shouldn't be wearing white And you can't afford no ring ♪ You finally took my hand You finally took my hand It took a nip of gin But you finally took my hand You can't afford no ring You can't afford no ring I shouldn't be wearing white And you can't afford no ring ♪ Mama don't approve Mama don't approve Daddy says he's the best in town And mama don't approve You can't afford no ring You can't afford no ring I shouldn't be wearing white And you can't afford no ring ♪ Baby's on its way Baby's on its way Say "I do" and kiss me quick 'Cause baby's on its way ♪ I shouldn't be wearing white And you can't afford no ring