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In Waikiki


 lyric by Johnny Mercer, Music by Arthur Schwartz. For educational and research use. From the film NAVY BLUES with Ann Sheridan, Jack Oakie, Martha Raye, Jack Hayley, Herbert Anderson, Jack Carson, Jackie C. Gleason

Gang way you folks on the steamer
Gang way you folks on the train
Gang Way for this city dreamer
Take a look at my smile
Take a listen and I'll explain:

When I get to my summer vacation
you can bet I am going to be Far-a-way from civilization IN WAI-KI-KI.
While you city dwellers are tortured