'twas on the isle of capri that i met her
Beneath the shade of an old walnut tree
She was as sweet as the flowers growing 'round her
Where we met on the isle of capri

She was as sweet as a rose in the dawning
But somehow fate never meant her for me
So i sailed with the tide in the morning
Still my heart's on the isle of capri

Summertime was nearly over
Blue italian skies above
I said lady, i'm a rover
Can you spare a sweet word of love?

She whispered softly and fast not to linger
As i kissed her hand i could see
She wore a plain golden ring on her finger
So goodbye to the isle of capri

Summertime was nearly over
Blue italian skies above
I said lady, i'm a rover
Can you spare a sweet word of love?

She whispered softly and fast not to linger
As i kissed her hand i could see
She wore a plain golden ring on her finger
So goodbye to the isle of capri