While I was standing by the dancing floor

Couldn't believe just what I saw

There was the one I was looking for

Won't you be my little turtle dove

 

The night was young and the stars shone bright

In your eyes there was a burning light

Wanted to hold you with all my might

Won't you be my little turtle dove

 

And as I saw you there With another girl

I knew I had to fight To get you into my world

I didn't mind, I didn't care

I walked up to you my dear

And then I whispered in your ear

Won't you be my little turtle dove

 

The band played a mellow tune

In the key of love

I knew that finally I found my turtle dove

 

The night was young and the stars shone bright

In your eyes there was a burning light

Wanted to hold you with all my might

Won't you be my little turtle dove