Leaves are rustling Rustling in the sultry evening breeze (Ahh) I don't wear pajamas Trust me darling, you won't need that chemise I know it's hard to love a man like me But you do so with the greatest of ease We created tender love from scratch Don't you think it's time we made another batch Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Underneath the candelabra Oh, lay down with me, Barbara, or I will die I will surely die Who needs moonlight Moonlight's rubbish, anyway, my dear When the clouds obscure it Look upon you, 'neath the chandelier Let us not waste a precious moment blindly Fumbling with the clasp of your brassiere We created tender love from scratch Don't you think it's time we made another batch Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Underneath the candelabra Oh, lay down with me, Barbara, or I will die I will surely die Oh, lay down with me, Barbara Underneath the candelabra Oh, lay down with me, Barbara, or I will die I will surely die Surely die Just bury me, Barbara Bury me in a coffin full of money And I'll love you throughout the afterlife I love you, girl