well i saw my baby walkin with another man today well i saw my baby walkin with another man today when i asked her what s the matter this is what i heard her say chorus see you later alligator after while crocodile see you later alligator after while crocodile don t you know you re in my way now can t you see you cramp my style when i thought of what she told me nearly made me lose my head when i thought of what she told me nearly made me lose my head but the next time that i saw her reminded her of what she said repeat chorus she said i m sorry pretty daddy you know my love is just for you she said i m sorry pretty daddy you know my love is just for you won t you say that you ll forgive me and say your love for me is true i said wait a minute gator i know you meant it just for play i said wait a minute gator i know you meant it just for play don t you know you really hurt me and this is what i have to say repeat chorus see you later alligator after while crocodile see you later alligator so long that s all goodbye