Bei mir bist du schon

Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some

Until I first met you, I was lonesome

And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light

And this old world seemed new to me

You're really swell, I have to admit you

Deserve expressions that really fit you

And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain

All the things that you do to me

Bei mir bist do schön, please let me explain

Bei mir bist do schön means you're grand

Bei mir bist do schön, again I'll explain

It means you're the fairest in the land

I could say "Bella, bella", even "sehr wünderbar"

Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are

I've tried to explain, bei mir bist do schön

So kiss me and say you understand

Bei mir bist do schön, you've heard it all before

but let me try to explain

Bei mir bist do schön means that you're grand

Bei mir bist do schön, it's such an old refrain

and yet I should explain

It means I am begging for your hand

I could say "Bella, bella", even "sehr wünderbar"

Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are

I could say "Bella, bella", even "sehr wünderbar"

Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are

I've tried to explain, bei mir bist do schön

So kiss me and say that you will understand