You don't know it, but I made my mind up, you'll wind up in my arms
First I have to break down your resistance, to my charms
Yes darlin', I know it won't be easy, but I won't rest until I find a way
Everybody knows that Rome, wasn't built in a day
How I make it happen, I'm not certain, I'm workin' on a plan
And when I get it tight, you'll believe, I'm your man
You don't know it yet, but you'll surrender, when I make my play
But everybody knows that Rome, wasn't built in a day
I'll offer you protection, twenty-four hour love and affection, but it'll take time to make it right
Just look at what the pharaoh did, when he built his pyramid, everybody knows that didn't spring up overnight
There'll be a celebration, and a silver band will play
But everybody knows that Rome, wasn't built in a day
Rome wasn't built in a day
First I have to break down your resistance, to my charms
Yes darlin', I know it won't be easy, but I won't rest until I find a way
Everybody knows that Rome, wasn't built in a day
How I make it happen, I'm not certain, I'm workin' on a plan
And when I get it tight, you'll believe, I'm your man
You don't know it yet, but you'll surrender, when I make my play
But everybody knows that Rome, wasn't built in a day
I'll offer you protection, twenty-four hour love and affection, but it'll take time to make it right
Just look at what the pharaoh did, when he built his pyramid, everybody knows that didn't spring up overnight
There'll be a celebration, and a silver band will play
But everybody knows that Rome, wasn't built in a day
Rome wasn't built in a day