An Occasional Man

An Occasional Man
music by Ralph Blane (left)
lyric by Hugh Martin (right)

I got an island in the Pacific and evrything about it is terrific.

I got the sun to tan me, palms to fan me and...an occasional man.

I love my island, it's very lazy, if I should ever leave it I'd be crazy.

I got papayas, peaches, sandy beaches and...an occasional man.

When I go swiming I am always dressed in style;

'Cause I go swimming wearing just a great big smile.

My little island was made for pleasure, and in the cool of evening it's a treasure.

And when the hour grows later, what is greater than...an occasional man?

If you're on shore-leave and your face is kind-a cute,

Perhaps, by your leave, I can be your passionfruit.

My little island was made for pleasure, and in the cool of evening it's a treasure.

And when the hour grows later, what is greater than...an occasional man.

My little island is such a beauty, you may forget to heed the call of duty,

But if you give the slip to your ship, miss your trip, take a tip and blame...

An occasional dame!