I Don't Speak Love

Gertie rode the St. Charles Light out off old Belle Oche

Walked towards the river just to pass the time away

Willie saw her comin' and he dusted off his jeans

Had a speech all ready when she got to Magazine

Willie started talkin' as she turned to run away

She stood his ground and made her hear the things he had to say

Gertie looked right through him just as strong as she could be

But she almost started cryin' when he got down on one knee

I can feel love

I can see love

I don't speak love

I sure need your love

Willie said "Now honey, hey I know I've been a fool

I'm distant and I'm arrogant and stubborn as a mule

I wanna be a better man and take good care of you

If you can find it in your heart to help me see this through"

I can feel love

I can see love

I don't speak love

I sure need your love

What a price I've paid

To spend my life this way

I can't take this pain

When every heartbeat calls your name

Gertie looked him in the eye, said, "Boy, you're a mess

Don't try to find an eloquence you never can possess"

Willie held her in his arms and whispered in her ear

"I've just got to learn to say the words you long to hear"

I can feel love

I can see love

I don't speak love

I can feel love

I can see love

I don't speak love

I sure need your love

I sure need your love

I sure need your love

I sure need your love