He gave me pearls of the South Sea
when we were united in love.
Pearls of the South Sea were soon cried
Tears of longing were cried.
When the golden islands call him< br/>a white ship carries him out.
Then I stand at the harbor and wait
I wish he would come home.
He gave me pearls from the South Sea< br/>as we united in love.
Pearls of the South Sea soon became
Tears of longing were cried.
When they sing to the guitar
then he forgets me and his word.
Once the brown girls dance
then he will be gone forever.
He gave me pearls of the South Sea
when we were united in love.
Pearls of the South Sea were soon shed
Tears of longing.