You Can't Do That - Lyrics - Harry Nilsson

Harry Edward Nilsson III , usually credited as Nilsson, was an American singer-songwriter who achieved the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. He is known for the hit singles "Everybody's Talkin'" , "Without You" , and "Coconut" . Nilsson also wrote the song "One" made famous by the rock band Three Dog Night. He was one of the few major pop-rock recording artists of his era to achieve significant commercial success without ever performing major public concerts or undertaking regular tours.

My babe don't buy me presents How can you laugh when you know I'm down? Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah! I got something to say That might cause you pain If I catch you talking To that boy again I'm gonna let you down (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl) And leave you flat (Gonna let you down and leave you flat) Because I told you before (Good day sunshine) Oh, you can't do that (It's been a hard day's night) Well, it's the second time I've caught you talking to him (I wanna hold your hand) Do I have to tell you one more time I think it's a sin? I think I'll let you down (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl) And leave you flat (Gonna let you down and leave you flat) Because I told you before (Good day sunshine) Oh, you can't do that (Day tripper, yeah!) Paperback writer, yeah! Everybody's green 'Cos I'm the one who stole your love But if it's seen Me talking that way They'd laugh in my face So, please listen to me If you want to stay mine (Would you like to know a secret?) I can't help my feelings I'd go out of my mind I'm gonna let you down (Yes, yes, I'm gonna leave you flat) And leave you flat (Gonna let you down and leave you flat) Because I told you before I can't believe in yesterday My babe doesn't buy me presents Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah! Strawberry Beatles forever