IN CHINA
(Music: Otto Motzan / Lyrics: A.J. Stasny - 1919)






Ching Ling's eyes are glowing 
He sings, soon be going back to Geisha girl 
Near Hong Kong Bay, big boat, whistle blowing 
Soon me will be homeward started 
No more parted, always stay

In China, in China 
Wait Geisha maid near willow shade 
In China, in China 
Be bride and groom no more gloom

When sunflowers bloom in China, in China 
Me left sweetheart, wish boat would start
Please captain 'melican man 
Sail China boy fast as you can 
To his lady lotus bud in China

Him note by the railing, big boat, slowly sailing 
Much too slow for love sick young Chinee 
All his, hopes are fail-ing
Him cry,  'bime bye, me jump slow boat 
Take a row boat, soon me be

In China, in China 
Wait Geisha maid near willow shade 
In China, in China 
Be bride and groom no more gloom






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - June 2014)