(Verse 1) To Ceylon's sunny shores, in nineteen twenty-four, A formal ball, a white dress, on the dance floor. She moved with grace and charm, a captivating sight, My heart took flight that moment, beneath the tropic night. (Chorus) Oh, Ceylon lady, with eyes so bright and keen, You danced the best I'd ever seen! My knees began to sway, my bachelor days seemed done, I thought my perfect match, had finally been won! (Verse 2) We talked of tea and spices, laughter filled the air, I felt a happy feeling, beyond all compare. She leaned in close and whispered, a gentle, soft appeal, "You're quite a dancer, darling," she made my senses reel. (Chorus) Oh, Ceylon lady, with eyes so bright and keen, You danced the best I'd ever seen! My knees began to sway, my bachelor days seemed done, I thought my perfect match, had finally been won! (Bridge) The clock struck midnight's chime, a strange sensation grew, A lightness in my gait, a feeling quite askew. I looked down at my trousers, a feeling of pure dread, My legs were simply gone, just empty space instead! (Chorus) Oh, Ceylon lady, with eyes so bright and keen, You danced the best I'd ever seen! My knees began to sway, my bachelor days seemed done, And then she took my legs, and simply walked away! (Outro) She took my legs, I swear! That dancing, charming dame! Now I hop and tumble, whispering her name! Beware the lovely dancers, in dresses white and fair! They'll take your heart, your money, and leave you in despair! (Scat singing, fading trumpet) My legs! My legs!
