Cuddle up a Little Closer
Doris Day & Jack Smith with the Paul Weston Orchestra Lyrics

On the summer shore, where the breakers roar
On a beach in the summertime, where waves are crashing

Lovers sat on the glist'ning sand
A couple sat on the shiny sand

And they talked of love while the moon above
They discussed love under the moonlight

And the stars seemed to understand
Stars looked like they could empathize with them

Then she grew more cold, and he grew more bold
She became more distant, while he became more forward

Till she tho't that they had better go
She thought it might be time to leave

But altho' he heard, he not even stirred
He acknowledged her, but made no move to leave

Only murmured in tones soft and low
He spoke softly and calmly

Cuddle up a little closer, lovey mine
He asked her to cuddle closer to him

Cuddle up and be my little clinging vine
He asked her to hold onto him tightly

Like to feel your cheek so rosy
He enjoys touching her warm cheek

Like to make you comfy, cozy
He wants to make her feel comfortable and calm

'Cause I love from head to toesie, lovey mine
He assures her of his love for her

Then she deigned to rest on his manly chest
She reluctantly laid her head on his chest

Her dear head with its flowing curls
Her head had beautiful, flowing hair

And she said, 'I'd stay on this lap for aye
She expressed a desire to stay in his embrace forever

How I envy the Capland girls!'
She admires the women who live in a place where they can cuddle without being cold

For Miss Esquimaux, 'mid the ice and snow
She mentions a woman who lives in a cold place

Has no steam-heat when he comes to call
She explains that it's cold in that place, and there's no way to make it warmer

Not a single glim, so it's up to him
There's not even a light, so the man has to provide warmth

To whisper in summer or fall
He has to whisper sweet nothings to keep her warm