It's water . . . melon weather

That summer kind of weather

When people get together an' sing!

It's the time of year the stars

Seem to dance with laughter

An' the moon's so big an' ripe

It can hardly climb!

So, why don't you meander

To your best gal's veranda

An' sorta, kinda, hand her the ring?

For it's the sweetheart kissin' season

And all the world's in rhyme

When it's watermelon sweet love tellin' time!

This is the time to sing

This kind of purdy little ditty

A walkin' along an' singin' a song

An' clinging to someone purdy

The type of a tune to go with the moon

That's sailin' along a way on high!

After strollin' a while, for maybe a mile

Remember to stop an' pop the question!

If your timin' is right, your future is bright

As bright as a watermelon sky!

An' then when you found a bench for two

You found your cue to linger

The chance you sought, to show what you bought

You happily thought to bring her

To cinch the thing, you give her the ring

You purchased from the five an' dime!

Take her in your arms an' whisper

That you are mine all mine

With that line to sell, I'm here to tell

That you'll do well in watermelon time!

For it's the sweetheart kissin' season

And all the world's in rhyme

When it's watermelon sweet love tellin' time!

Music by Hoagy Carmichael