An Occasionnal Man - Sarah Vaughan

I’ve got an island in the Pacific

And everything about it is terrific;

I’ve got the sun to tan me

Palms to fan me

And — an occasional man!

I’ve got an island, it’s very lazy

If I should ever leave it I’d be crazy!

I’ve got papayas, peaches

Sandy beaches

And — an occasional man!

When I go swimmin'

I am always dressed in style

'Cause I go swimmin'

Wearin' just a great big smile!

My little island was made for pleasure

And in the cool of evening it’s a treasure;

And when the hour grows later

What is greater

Than — an occasional man!

If you’re on shore leave

And your face is kinda cute

Perhaps, by your leave

I can be you passion fruit!

My little island is such a beauty

You may gorget to heed the call of duty;

But if you give the slip

To your ship

Miss your trip

Take a tip

And blame —

An occasional dame!