I'm shy, Mary Ellen, I'm shy.
It does seem so naughty, oh my!
Kissing is naughty, I've often heard say,
Still how to do it I don't know the way.

So you put your arms 'round my waist.
I promise I won't scream or cry.
So you do the kissing and cuddling instead,
'Cause I'm shy, Mary Ellen, I'm shy!

I'm shy, Mary Ellen, I'm shy.
It does seem so naughty, oh my
Still we got married and got home alright,
And kept up the fun with our friends until night

Then they wished Mary Ellen good-bye
And they started to go, so did I
She said, You're not going, I said, Yes I am,
'Cause I'm shy, Mary Ellen, I'm shy!
