When you asked me out and I turned you down
Never thought that'd stop you from askin' now
Why'd you go and give up so easily
I thought you'd see.

Chorus:
When I say no I mean maybe, Baby don't you know me yet
Nothin's worth havin' if it ain't a little hard to get
So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess
When I say no I mean maybe or maybe I mean yes.

Ever since woman has talked to man
Every man's been tryin' to understand
What's the harm in a little mystery?
That's how it should be.

Chorus:
When I say no I mean maybe, Baby don't you know me yet
Nothin's worth havin' if it ain't a little hard to get.
So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess.
When I say no I mean maybe or maybe I mean yes.

It seems like a crazy way to be
But it makes perfect sense to me.

Chorus:
When I say no I mean maybe, Baby don't you know me yet
Nothin's worth havin' if it ain't a little hard to get
So let me clarify so you won't have to try to guess
When I say no I mean maybe, or maybe I mean yes

Oh yes...