See the beauty of Surrento
Of this land of dreams and lovers
Like a dream you soon discover
It was never meant to be
See the foaming of the ebb tide
The gardens with their perfumed flowers
The languid passing of the hours
Don't they bid you, "Stay with me"?
Still you say, "Goodbye, I leave you"
Leaving me a heart to grieve you
Leave me longing to be near you
For a love that cannot be
Still, I can’t be free
Life’s a dead thing without you
Love’s dead without you
Make me your dream!
See the beauty of Surrento
Of the haunts that once gave pleasure
All this world of hidden treasure
Can they compare now to your own?
Hear the sirens of the sea coast
Enchantments, spells that rise to greet you
How they’re longing just to meet you
With their kiss they can melt stone
Still, you say “Goodbye, I leave you!”
Leaving me a heart to grieve you
Leave me longing to be near you
How have you the heart to go?
Still, I love you so
Life’s a dead thing without you
Love’s dead without you
Make me your dream! (2x)