If you're ever gonna kiss me
 It had better be tonight
 While the mandolins are playing
 And stars are bright
 
 If you've anything to tell me
 It had better be tonight
 Or somebody else may tell me
 Whisper the words just right
 
 Meglio stasera, baby, go go go
 Or as we natives say, fa subito
 
 
 
 For this poor americano
 Who knows little of your speech
 Be a nice italiana
 And start to teach
 
 Show me how in old milano
 Lovers hold each other oh so tight
 But I warn you sweet paisana
 And it had better be tonight
 
 Meglio stasera, baby, go go go
 Or as we natives say, fa subito