an occasional man

i've got an island in the pacific

and everything about it is terrific

i've got the sun to tan me

palms to fan me

and - an occasional man

i've got an island

it's very lazy

if i should ever leave it i'd be crazy

i've got papayas

peaches

sandy beaches

and - an occasional man

when i go swimmin'

i am always dressed in style

'cause i go swimmin'

wearin' just a great big smile

my little island was made for pleasure

and in the cool of evening it's a treasure

and when the hour grows later

what is greater

than - an occasional man

if you're on shore leave

and your face is kinda cute

perhaps

by your leave

i can be you passion fruit

my little island is such a beauty

you may gorget to heed the call of duty

but if you give the slip

to your ship

miss your trip

take a tip

and blame

an occasional dame