[Intro — Bass, Drums, Guitar] (Ooh-ooh, cherry red) (Ooh-ooh, cherry red) [Verse 1] I saw you waiting by the record shop Collar turned up, leaning on the wall I told myself I'd walk straight past Then you smiled and ruined that [Spoken — Playful, British] Oh, don't look at me like that... [Verse 1] You said, "Where're you going all dressed up?" I said, "Anywhere you're not" But my face gave me away Before I'd even left the spot [Pre-Chorus] I can play it cool I can play pretend But there's one little thing I can't defend [Chorus] Cherry red, cherry red (Ooh, cherry red!) Every time you look my way Cherry red, cherry red Giving everything away I can tell you I don't care I can toss my hair and turn my head But you only have to smile And I'm cherry, cherry red (Ooh-ooh!) [Verse 2] You walked me halfway to my door Though I never asked you to I spent the whole way saying no While walking slower next to you [Spoken — Teasing] You're rather pleased with yourself, aren't you? [Verse 2] You said, "Maybe Friday, half past eight?" I said, "Don't count on me" Then I stood there like a fool Watching till you left my street [Pre-Chorus] I can play it cool I can play pretend But there's one little thing I can't defend [Chorus] Cherry red, cherry red (Ooh, cherry red!) Every time you look my way Cherry red, cherry red Giving everything away I can tell you I don't care I can toss my hair and turn my head But you only have to smile And I'm cherry, cherry red [Instrumental Break — Bass, Organ, Guitar, Strings] [Spoken — Playful, Over Music] You think you've got me worked out, don't you? [Backing Vocals] (Ooh-ooh!) [Spoken] Well... Maybe you have. [Backing Vocals] (Cherry red!) [Spoken — Smiling] Don't look so pleased with yourself. [Final Chorus] Cherry red, cherry red Every time you look my way Cherry red, cherry red There goes everything I'd say I can swear you're not my type I can practise every line in bed But you only have to smile And I'm cherry, cherry red (Cherry red!) No, I'll never hear the end (Cherry red!) Maybe I don't mind it then If you ask me Friday night I'll say maybe, though I mean yes instead Just don't make me say it twice When I'm cherry, cherry red [Outro — Softer] (Ooh-ooh, cherry red) Cherry red Look what you've gone and done... [Spoken — Playful, Close] Friday at eight, then? ...Don't be late.
