My father was a man so wise He taught me about the facts of lifeAnd one thing that sticks out in my mind He lived it for a long, long timePapa said that good looks, they don't count Papa said that good looks, they don't countHe said I should be nobody's fool That I should follow his golden ruleWhen looking for someone in good taste Don't call for just a pretty facePapa said that good looks, they don't count Papa said that good looks, they don't countNow if you fall for some pretty girlShe'll bring you down She'll make out that she loves you soYou know it'll be fine He said my pet you must take heedFor what I tell you it's a guarantee I've been around long enough and I knowHey, the day's coming homePapa said that good looks, they don't countPapa said that good looks, they don't count