When you asked me out and I turned you down, Never thought that'd stop you from askin' now. Why'd you go and give up so easily? I thought you'd see ... CHORUS: When I say no I mean maybe. Baby don't you know me yet? Nothin's worth havin' if it ain't a little hard to get. So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess. When I say no I mean maybe, or maybe I mean yes. Ever since woman has talked to man, Every man's been tryin' to understand. What's the harm in a little mystery? That's how it should be. CHORUS: When I say no I mean maybe. Baby don't you know me yet? Nothin's worth havin' if it ain't a little hard to get. So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess. When I say no I mean maybe, or maybe I mean yes. It seems like a crazy way to be, But it makes perfect sense to me. CHORUS: When I say no I mean maybe. Baby don't you know me yet? Nothin's worth havin' if it ain't a little hard to get. So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess. When I say no I mean maybe, or maybe I mean yes. CHORUS: (abridged)