(Fields & McHugh, Frank Loesser)



On beautiful tropical Trinidad Isle

Where Caribbean breezes play

The quaint little natives will greet you 

And smile as they welcome you 

This way

As they welcome you 

This way



Upon the isle I'm from which we come

We have a national characteristic 

Which is very strong

Because we put the accent upon a wrong syllable 

And we sing a tropical song

Upon the isle I'm from which we come

The point of interest beside the coconuts

is that we put the accent upon the wrong syllable 

And we sing a tropical song



We could show the natural wonders of the scenery 

To you

We could show the native birds & perhaps give two or three

To you

And describe the climate & also tell the elevation

We could very hastily introduce the population

We could show you the hotel & the need of places

We could take you to the bar & visitors may fall upon their faces

If only we had a track we could probably take you to the races

But we prefer to accquaint you with the following interesting fact



That on the isle I'm on from which we come

We have a national characteristic 

Which is very strong

And if you should remain here 

You will discover one peculiar thing 

Before very long

That you have put the accent upon the wrong syllable 

And you sing a tropical song

And so we say welcome

To you