Oh I wish I could take you to some leafy bower
Some leafy bower in the morning
I'd lay you down, down in the dew
Oh I wish I could take you to some leafy bower
Some early hour in the morning
I'd do the things you'd want me to
Maybe then I could show you
What life would be like
Living with me on the river
Maybe then I could show you
What life would be like
Living with me on the river

Oh I wish you'd go with me to Paradise Hall
All in the summery weather
We'd get to know one another
Oh I wish you'd go with me to Paradise Hall
Dancing and all if you do
I'd do the things you'd want me to
Maybe then I could show you what life would be like
Living with me on the river
Maybe then I could show you what life would be like
Living with me on the river

Bow to your partner
Promenade home
While the mandolin orchestra plays