Oh my dear, you’re jolly and queer
A sailor, it’s true!
Come join his crew!
We’re sailing across Atlanta tonight
Meeting our friends in the city’s light.

New York, New York here he come…

Shining with pride, jolly and queer.
Our sailor crosses the danceclubs floor
Looking for treasures behind every door
Come join his crew!

Jolly and queer, you are my dear!