[Verse 1]
You don't need no fancy clothes
Where'd you get them, goodness knows?
Just show some civility
Act nice, act nice and gentle to me

[Verse 2]
I don't need no luxuries
Long as you are understanding
I'm not difficult to please
Act nice, act nice and gentle to me

[Bridge]
Well, I'm the kind of guy who likes
To take you as I find you
So throw away those false eyelashes and
Act nice, act nice, baby

[Verse 3]
Come on, baby, hold my hand
Come on, baby, understand
You gotta act nice, act nice and gentle to me
Act nice, act nice and gentle to me

[Verse 4]
Come on, baby, hold my hand
Come on, baby, understand
You gotta act nice, act nice and gentle to me
Act nice, act nice and gentle to me