Lyrics:

You won't talk to me
Ain't got time for me
When I catch your eyes pass me by
Don't even smile at me

You don't answer me
Won't take a chance with me
Won't share my bed
You just shake your head
You're always teasing me

Sooner or later
I'll be the smooth operator
Red hot potato
Sooner or later

You won't come home with me
Won't be alone with me
Girl, this chance to pursue this romance
But you won't stay with me

Sooner or later
I'll be a real agitator
A nice ripe tomato
Sooner or later

Someone else is gonna love me
Someone else, she gonna need me
Someone else, she gonna want me
Sooner or later

You won't make love to me
Could do it easily
So let's have an affair
While I look elsewhere for some company

Sooner or later
I'll be your smooth operator
A red hot potato
Sooner or later

Someone else is gonna love me
Someone else, she's gonna hold me
Someone else, she's gonna want me
Sooner or later