[Carol Douglas talking to someone on the telephone over the instrumental intro]
[Female background vocal group singing over Carol Douglas' continuous spoken voice during the musical break]:
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Doctor's orders say there's only one thing for Me
Nothing He can do, 'cause only You can cure Me
It says in My condition love's the best physician
He's prescribed a potion full of warm emotion
Every day
A loving spoonful to be taken
It's the only way
To stop this empty heart of Mine from breaking
I won't get better until You're back again
He told Me, doctor's orders need Your loving arms to hold Me
Darling, now I know there is no doubt about it
I'm so fond of Your love, I can't live without it
You're away
But, please don't treat Me like a stranger
Doctor's orders say,
One kiss from You and I am out of danger
[Female background vocal group singing over Carol Douglas' spoken ad-lib during the instrumental interlude]:
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh, hey, hey, hey, hey)
Doctor's orders say there's only one thing for Me
Nothing He can do, 'cause only You can cure Me
It says in My condition God's My best physician
He's prescribed a potion full of warm emotion
I won't get better until You're back again
(Fade)