You have a great way An up-to-date way Of telling me you love me It gives me such a thrill I know it always will My head is turning And just from learning Your estimation of me And as for you, I'll say I feel the self same way You're the cream in my coffee You're the salt in my stew You will always be my necessity I'd be lost without you You're the starch in my collar You're the lace in my shoe You will always be my necessity I'd be lost without you Most girls tell love tales And you'll find each phrase dovetails You've heard each known way This way is my own way You're the sail of my love boat You're the captain and crew You will always be my necessity I'd be lost without you You are the cream in my coffee And you are the salt in my stew You will always be my necessity I'd be lost without you You are the starch in my collar And you are the lace in my shoe You will always be my necessity Oh, I'm wild about you You give life savor Bring out its flavor So this is clear, dear You're my worcestershire You're the sail of my love boat You're the captain and crew You will always be my necessity I'd be lost without you