Classic Poem

VERSE 1

There is a ship that sails the sea
For little folks like you and me.
It carries all our dreams,
Our little hopes and schemes.
I've got a ship that sailed away,
It's coming home some day.

REFRAIN 1

I'll have a golden castle grand and tall
With eighteen butlers standing in the hall
And Walter Disney paintings on the wall,
When my ship comes in.
I'll leave the choice of autos up to you,
And if you think a big Rolls-Royce will do,
I think I'll play it safe and order two,
When my ship comes in.
I'll buy Barnum and Bailey
And move 'em right next door,
They'll give two performances daily
For the kids who never saw a show before.
In golden chairs we'll sip our tea for two,
I'll have Paul Whiteman here to play for you,
I'll have Bing Crosby singing " Boo Boo Boo, "
When my ship comes in.

VERSE 2

We're bound to have our ups and downs,
There will be days when fortune frowns,
But if you wait a while,
The world will wear a smile.
Until the good things come along,
I'll sing myself this song:

REFRAIN 2

I'll buy out ev'ry ice cream factory
So all the kids can come and get it free,
And I'll throw all the spinach in the sea,
When my ship comes in.
I'll buy up all the public schools in sight
And all day long I'll have them closed up tight,
But they'll be used as picture shows at night,
When my ship comes in.
I'll have suits made to measure,
In fact I'll buy a store,
And can you imagine the pleasure
Wearing shoes that no one ever wore before?
I'll phone to each department store and say,
" Call up your Santa Claus and raise his pay,
And tell him we'll have Christmas ev'ry day, "
When my ship comes in.