The surf was easy on the day I came to stay
On this quiet island in the bay
I remember a line of women all in white
The laughter and the steel bands at night
Now the Americans are gone exept for two
There's been talk and lately a bit of action after dark

The embassy's been hard to reach
Behind the big casino on the beach

It's all new players in a whole new ball game
The rules are changed
It's not the same

I've had this fever now since yesterday

Last night I dreamed of an old lover dressed in gray
Wake up darling they're knocking the Colonel's standing in the sun

I believe I just got the goodbye look
With his stupid face the glasses and the gun
I know what hapens

I read the book
Won't you pour me a Cuban breeze Gretchen
I know a fellow with a motor launch for hire
Cause tonight they're arranging a small reception just for me
A skinny man with two-one shoes

Behind the big casino by the sea
I know what hapens
I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look

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