Put A Ring On My Finger
Les Paul Lyrics


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Just put a ring on my finger,
A kiss on my cheek
And you can bet your life
I'll marry you in the best side of the week
Just say you love me
Be faithful and true
And there's nothing in this great big world
I wouldn't do for you
Now some folks are so bashful
When it comes to making love
Some folks must too forward
And others need a shove
I studied love most carefully
And this way you can't miss
Offer me all your love,
A ring and a kiss
Just put a ring on my finger
A kiss on my cheek




And you can bet your life
I'll marry you in the best side of the week

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Les Paul's "Put A Ring on My Finger" are a declaration of love from the singer to their beloved. The opening lines, "Just put a ring on my finger, a kiss on my cheek," indicate the singer's desire for commitment and affection. They go on to promise their devotion, with lines such as "And there's nothing in this great big world I wouldn't do for you." The singer also comments on the different approaches people have to love and sex, asserting that they have "studied love most carefully" and found a way that "you can't miss" – through offering love, a ring, and a kiss.


Overall, the song is a charming and upbeat paean to love and commitment. The singer's confidence and clarity on what they want and need from their partner is refreshing, and the imagery of the ring and kiss is both traditional and romantic. Les Paul's music adds to the playful and romantic tone of the song, with its bright guitar and jaunty rhythm.


Line by Line Meaning

Just put a ring on my finger,
If you give me a ring, I will accept your proposal for marriage.


A kiss on my cheek
A simple gesture of affection like a kiss is enough to show me that you care.


And you can bet your life
I am certain and confident that I will marry you.


I'll marry you in the best side of the week
I will marry you at a time that is most convenient and favorable for us.


Just say you love me
All I need to agree to marry you is to know that you love me.


Be faithful and true
Promise to be loyal and honest and that is enough for me.


And there's nothing in this great big world
Once you have my love and loyalty, there is nothing that you cannot ask for.


I wouldn't do for you
I will do anything for you in return for your love and devotion.


Now some folks are so bashful
Some people are shy when it comes to love and relationships.


When it comes to making love
When it comes to expressing their love and affection to their partner.


Some folks must too forward
Others can be too aggressive or arrogant when it comes to love.


And others need a shove
Some may need to be pushed or convinced to take the next step.


I studied love most carefully
I have learned about love and relationships through my experiences.


And this way you can't miss
I have learned that a ring, a kiss, and a promise of loyalty are the keys to a successful relationship.


Offer me all your love,
I want you to give me all of your love and affection.


A ring and a kiss
Along with a ring, a simple gesture of affection like a kiss is enough to show me that you care.


Just put a ring on my finger
If you give me a ring, I will agree to marry you.


A kiss on my cheek
A simple gesture of affection like a kiss is enough to show me that you care.


And you can bet your life
I am certain and confident that I will marry you.


I'll marry you in the best side of the week
I will marry you at a time that is most convenient and favorable for us.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: R. DUKE

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Comments from YouTube:

@walterhaight5382

What a sound these two had!! Thanks for posting!

@jeffboettcher2531

Got this record about 15 years ago, cause it's such a catchy song. The original version of this is posted elsewhere (first done by a British singer), but it's Les' guitar that truly makes it their song! Imagine how this would have sounded if it were done in stereo!! :)

@jessicahainesmusic

Duke, one of Joe Meek's pseudonyms :)

@colinpurssey9875

Correct , and a pretty good song too !

@zorenofzennor

I wonder if the song Lucky lips was inspired by this its got that same feel

@Maryfordqueen

<3

@jojolamoo

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