You don't know it but I've made my mind up You'll wind up in my arms First I have to break down your resistance To my charms Yes darling I know it won't be easy But I won't stop until I find a way Everybody knows that Rome wasn't built In a day How I'll make it happen I'm not certain I'm working on a plan And when I get it tight you'll believe I'm your man You don't know it yet but you'll surrender When I make my play Everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day I'll offer you protection 24 hours love and affection It'll take time to make it right Take a look at what the Pharaoh did When he built his pyramid Everybody knows that didn't spring up over night There will be a celebration And a silver band will play Everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day Everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day