You're the cream in my coffee,
You're the salt in my stew,
You will always be my necessity,
I'd be lost without you.

You're the starch in my collar,
You're the lace in my shoe,
You will always be my necessity,
I'd be lost without you.

Most men tell love-tales
And each phrase dove-tails.
You've heard each known way,
This is my own way.

You're the sail of my love-boat,
You're the captain and crew,
You will always be my necessity
I'd be lost without you.