Written by Arthur Altman/Billy Meshel
Intro: F Am Dm Bb C #1. F Dm F Dm Listen to me, Lil, and to what I've got to tell you. Gm7 C Gm7 C I've been through the mill and I don't want to sell you. Am Dm Am Dm Bb But the game of love is hard to understand, so here's F Bb F C some good advice, never overplay your hand.#2. F Dm Bb Oh, Lil, I know what I say, cause I've been through the mill. C F Bb C F So, don't gild the lily, Lil..........oh, Lil, I know what Dm Bb C I say..cause I've been through the mill..so don't gild the F Bb F lily, Lil. INTERLUDE: F Dm Bb CF Dm Don't gild the lily, Lily..don't let him know he's your only thrill. Bb C Even though he knocks you silly, when he looks at you with his eyes of blue. F Dm Don't gild the lily, Lily, don't overdo on the sweet talk, too. Bb C If you act a little chilly, he'll be hangin' round warming up to you.#3. F Dm Bb Oh, Lil, I know what I say, cause I've been through the mill. C F Bb C F So, don't gild the lily, Lil..........oh, Lil, I know what Dm Bb C I say..cause I've been through the mill..so don't gild the F lily, Lil...(Fade.) A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.F Dm Don't gild the lily, Lily..don't let him know he's your only thrill. Bb C Even though he knocks you silly, when he looks at you with his eyes of blue.