Andrew Sisters - Sing A Tropical Song lyrics

(Fields & McHugh, Frank Loesser)

On beautiful tropical Trinidad Isle

Where Caribbean breezes play

The quaint little natives will greet you

And smile as they welcome you

This way

As they welcome you

This way

Upon the island from which we come

We have a national characteristic

Which is very strong

Because we put the accent upon the wrong syllable

And we sing a tropical song

Upon the island from which we come

The point of interest beside the coconuts & this rum

is that we put the accent upon the wrong syllable

And we sing a tropical song

We could show the natural wonders of the scenery

To you

We could show the native birds & perhaps give two or three

To you

And describe the climate & also tell the elevation

We could very hastily introduce the population

We could show you the hotel and many of the fascinating places

We could take you to the bar where the visitors may fall upon their faces

If we only had a track we could probably take you to the races

But we prefer to accquaint you with the following interesting fact

That on the *island* from which we come

We have a national characteristic

Which is very strong

And if you should remain here

You will discover one peculiar thing

Before very long

That you have put the accent upon the wrong syllable

And you sing a tropical song

And so we say goodby

To you

Thanks to shira for these lyrics

Thanks to John Lindorfer for correcting these lyrics