You cain`t afford no ring. You cain`t afford no ring. I shouldn`t be wearing white and you cain`t afford no ring. You finally took my hand. You finally took my hand. It took a nip of gin but you finally took my hand. You cain`t afford no ring. You cain`t afford no ring. I shouldn`t be wearing white and you cain`t afford no ring. Mama don't approve. Mama don't approve. Daddy says he's the best in town and mama don't approve. You cain`t afford no ring. You caint afford no ring. I shouldn`t be wearing white and you cain`t afford no ring. Babys on its way. Babys on its way. Say I do and kiss me quick cause babys on its way. I shouldn`t be wearing white and you caint afford no ring.