I don't want to set the world on fire I just want to start a flame in your heart In my heart, I have but one desire And that one is you, no other will do I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim I just want to be the one you love And with your admission that you feel the same I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me I don't want to set the world on fire I just want to start a flame in your heart I don't wanna set the world on fire, honey I love you too much I just wanna start a great, big flame Down in your heart You see, way down inside of me Darling, I have only one desire And that one is you And I know nobody else ain't gonna do I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim I just wanna be the one you love And with your admission that you feel the same I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me I don't want to set the world on fire I just want to start a flame in your heart