I can't say no to her

Dr. Hook · Players in the Dark [1982]

Like a little girl in a candy store

You give her some, she wants more

But all she gets is what she asks me for

'Cause I can't say no to her, I can't say no

And I just don't know, why I can't say no to her

I know it shows and I know she knows, but I can't say no

When she looks at me with her longing eyes

It tears me up, deep down inside

And what she wants will never be denied

'Cause I can't say no to her, I can't say no

And I just don't know, why I can't say no to her

I know it shows and I know she knows, but I can't say no

There were times I guess, when I did say yes

That I must confess, were not wise

But she gets to me, so easily

It thrills me when she's smilin', and it kills me when she cries

And I can't say no to her, I can't say no

And I just don't know, why I can't say no to her

I know it shows and I know she knows, but I can't say no to her

'Cause I can't say no to her, I can't say no

And I just don't know, why I can't say no to her

I know it shows and I know she knows, but I can't say no to her

I can't say no and I just don't know, why I can't say no to her

I know it shows and I know she knows, but I can't say no to her...

I can't say no to her

Released in 1982 on the album Players in the Dark, this track by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show exemplifies the band's signature blend of rock and roll and theatrical pop. The song features the group's characteristic vocal harmonies and driving rhythm, capturing the energetic spirit of early 1980s British rock. As part of their discography following their earlier success with albums like Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Revisited, the recording showcases the band's ability to craft catchy, melodic hooks that defined their public musical identity during their peak years.