THE QUEEN OF TONGA
(Jack Fishman)

Edmundo Ros - 1953


In the Pacific islands of Tonga
They make their people stronger
Oh, it can rain or storm or squall
But they don't feel nothing at all

Oh, the Queen of Tonga
Crossed the ocean from faraway
The Queen of Tonga
Came to Britain for Coronation Day

When the historic day came a-dawning
The Queen woke up that morning
And put on all her finery
For the crowning ceremony

Oh, the Queen of Tonga
Crossed the ocean from faraway
The Queen of Tonga
Came to Britain for Coronation Day

And when the great procession departed
This Queen so happy-hearted
Said, let it rain and let it pour
Bring an open carriage and four

Oh, the Queen of Tonga
Crossed the ocean from faraway
The Queen of Tonga
Came to Britain for Coronation Day

And when the people saw her
On that torrential morn
She captured all before her
Took everyone by storm

Oh, the Queen of Tonga
Crossed the ocean from faraway
The Queen of Tonga
Came to Britain for Coronation Day

In every heart will always live longer
That reigning Queen of Tonga
And I would like to save the fare
Just to see her once again there

Oh, the Queen of Tonga
Crossed the ocean from faraway
The Queen of Tonga
Came to Britain for Coronation
Royal Celebration
Coronation Day


(Transcribed by Bill Huntley & Mel Priddle - September 2005)