We were poor
But I was satisfied
And I thought that you were, tooYou were pure
And I was terrified
I wasn't good enough for youWhen they sailed
Into the harbour
I could see it in your eyesI knew
That you were dreaming
Of leaving me behindYou say "America is beautiful"
And I sure hope you're right
If I could see you across the water
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"When I met
That Yankee sailor
He stood tall and shook my handHe took pleasure
In the moment
In the measure of a manThen he turned
And left me standing
And he asked you out to danceBut when you met
That Yankee sailor
I knew I didn't stand a chanceYou say "America is beautiful"
And I sure hope you're right
If I could see you across the water
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
Beautiful tonightWe were poor
But I was satisfied
And I thought that you were, tooYou were pure
And I was terrified
I wasn't good enough for youYou say "America is beautiful"
And I sure hope you're right
If I could see you across the water
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"
I'd say "America is beautiful tonight"