Oh when I first saw her she really stole my eye
All alone on the corner while the mortals passed her by
Towards me she came and offered me her name, and I
I could barely say hello
She asked for directions, I had something else in mind
and I had to let her knowMaria, Maria, Maria
I got this crazy idea
Let's take a chance you and me
Oh Maria
Maria, Maria, Maria
cuz I just can't wait to see ya
and I never want to leave ya
Oh MariaShe was new to the city so I showed her all the spots,
like the bistro and my coffee shop
and she looked so pretty and that shirt was kinda hot
as it hung just round her shoulder
I know it's a long shot and it could go wrong, oh I
I've seen it all before
She's just a girl, she wants to see the world, but I
I got to let her knowMaria, Maria, Maria
I got this crazy idea
Let's take a chance you and me
Oh Maria
Maria, Maria, Maria
cuz I just can't wait to see ya
and I never want to leave ya
Oh MariaOh MariaCuz baby I've been listening and I really like your sound
and maybe when my ship comes in, you'll be aroundSay love, say love, say love...