You Can't Do That

I got something to say that might cause you pain;
If I catch you talkin' to that boy again,
I'm gonna let you down and leave you flat.
Because I've told you before:
Oh, you can't do that.

Well, it's the second time I've caught you talkin' to him;
Do I have to tell you one more time I think it's a sin.
I think I'll let you down and leave you flat
Because I've told you before:
Oh, you can't do that.

Ev'rybody's green,
'cause I'm the one who won your love.
But if they'd seen
You talkin' that way
They'd laugh in my face.

So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine,
I can't help my feelings, I'll go out of my mind.
I'm gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before:
Oh, you can't do that.

Ev'rybody's green,
'cause I'm the one who won your love.
But if they'd seen
You talkin' that way
They'd laugh in my face.

So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine,
I can't help my feelings, I'll go out of my mind.
I'm gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before:
Oh, you can't do that.

"You Can't Do That" is a song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon-McCartney) and released by the Beatles as the B-side of their sixth British single "Can't Buy Me Love".