[Intro]
"And now from the Grand Ballroom
The S.S. ???? proudly presents our boy singer: Jimmy Boofey
Take it away, Jim"

[Verse 1]
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 weepin' on a faraway shore

"Waiter?"

[Verse 2]
Out on the briny with the moon big and shiny
Melting your heart of stone
Honey, I'd love to get you on a slow boat to China
All by myself alone

[Interlude]
"Who's steering the boat?"
"Who's steering this boat?"
"Waiter!"
"May I get a drink around here, now uh...?"
"You ever been on a cruise?"
"Neither have I!"
"...isn't that a good one?"
"Yes, can I see you later, You bet!"
"Excuse me, I have to go back to the bandstand now"
[Verse 3]
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 sails
Driftin' and dreamin', honey, throw the compass over the rail

[Verse 4]
Out on the ocean, far from all the commotion
Melting your heart of stone
Honey, I'd love to get you on a slow boat to China
All by myself alone

[Interlude]
"I have to go now"
"Wait! Don't leave!"

[Refrain]
Honey, I'd love to get you on a slow boat to China
All to myself alone

[Outro]
"You know our last set is at two"
"I get off after that"
"What you doin'?"
"Would you like to take a stroll around the upper deck?"
"See you then"
"Maybe, oo-hoo"