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Absent-Minded Lover Lyrics by Louis Prima & Keely Smith

Return of the Wildest

1961

[Verse 1: Louis Prima]
I love you, darlin', more and more each day
No kiss but your kiss makes me feel that way
You thrill me completely like nobody can
That’s why I love you, Joanne

[Chorus: Keely Smith]
Joanne?
My name is Suzy, you should be ashamed
You're kissing Suzy, not some other flame
You've known so many other girls, you’re always in a daze
You absent-minded lover, you, you'd better change your ways

[Verse 2: Louis Prima]
Change my ways?
But really darlin', how can I forget
Those precious moments? I still tingle yet
Oh, the way you trembled when I hеld you tight
There's no forgettin' last night

[Chorus: Keely Smith]
Last night?
Last night I stayеd home readin' in my bed
You must have been lovin' someone else instead
You've known so many other girls, you’re always in a daze
You absent-minded lover, you, you’d better change your ways

[Verse 3: Louis Prima]
Change my ways?
No matter, darlin', what you’ve said or done
I promise you, dear, that you're the only one
One thing I'll remember, and this I swear to do
Next week I'll marry you

[Chorus: Keely Smith]
Next week?
We’re supposed to get married at three this afternoon
I'm hopin' you'll show up for our honeymoon
You've known so many other girls, you're always in a daze
You absent-minded lover, you, you'd better change your ways!

About “Absent-Minded Lover” by Louis Prima & Keely Smith

Read the complete lyrics to "Absent-Minded Lover" by Louis Prima & Keely Smith from the album "Return of the Wildest" in 1961. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Absent-Minded Lover" appears on "Return of the Wildest" in 1961.

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