there's a boat dat's leavin' soon for new york

there's a boat that's leavin' soon for new york

come with me

that's where we belong

sister

you an' me can live that high life in new york

come with me

there you can't go wrong

sister

i'll buy you the swellest mansion

up on upper fifth avenue

an' through harlem we'll go struttin'

we'll go a-struttin'

an' there'll be nuttin'

too good for you

i'll dress you in silks and satins

in the latest paris styles

and the blues you'll be forgettin'

you'll be forgettin'

there'll be no frettin'

just nothin' but smiles

come along with me

that's the place

don't be a fool

come along

come along!

there's a boat that's leavin' soon for new york

come with me

that's where we belong

sister

that's where we belong

there's a boat that's leavin' soon for new york

come with me

that's where we belong

bess

that's where we belong!

come on

bess!