You won't talk to me Ain't got time for me When I catch your eyes pass me by Don't even smile at me You don't answer me Won't take a chance with me Won't share my bed You just shake your head You're always teasing me Sooner or later I'll be the smooth operator Red hot potato Sooner or later You won't come home with me Won't be alone with me Gave you a chance to pursue this romance But you won't stay with me Sooner or later I'll be a real agitator A nice ripe tomato Sooner or later Someone else is gonna love me Someone else, she gonna need me Someone else, she gonna want me Sooner or later ♪ You won't make love to me Could do it easily So let's have an affair While I look elsewhere for some company Sooner or later I'll be your smooth operator A red hot potato Sooner or later Someone else is gonna love me Someone else, she's gonna hold me Someone else, she's gonna want me Sooner or later