On a Slow Boat to China Kay Kyser

There is no verse to this song
'Cause I don't want to wait a moment too long

To say that I'd love to get you
On a slow boat to China
All to myself, alone

Get you and keep you in my arms evermore
Leave all your lovers
Weeping on a faraway shore

Out on the briny
With that moon big and shiny
Melting your heart of stone

Honey, I'd love to get you
On a slow boat to China
All to myself, alone

[Instrumental Break]

I'd love to get you
On a slow boat to China
All to myself, alone

A twist in the rudder
And a rip in the sail
Drifting and dreaming
Throw the compass over the rail