Please tell me, Marianne,
Why do you dream all day
Since you went on that journey
Down Argentina way?
Please tell me, Marianne,
Who played a dreamy tune
That made your heart go dancing
Beneath the Pampas moon?
Did the magic of man enchant you?
Were you carried away by only charms?
What is the moon that led you
into a strange pair of arms?
Did you tell him
That there was someone
Who had promised you ever to be true?
Oh, Mari, what has happened?
Darling, I'm still in love with you
Please tell me, Marianne,
Why do you dream all day
Since you went on that journey
Down Argentina way?
Please tell me, Marianne,
Who played a dreamy tune
That made your heart go dancing
Beneath the Pampas moon?
Please tell me, Marianne,
Why do you dream all day
Since you went on that journey
Down Argentina way?
And now that you've returned,
Forget him if you can
And tell me that you love me
Please tell me, Marianne