Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some,
Until I first met you I was lonesome,
And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light
And this old world seemed new to me.
You're really swell I have to admit, you
Deserve expressions that really fit you,
And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain
All the things that you do to me.

vayl bay mir bistu sheyn,
bay mir hostu kheyn,
bay mir bistu eyner af der velt.
bay mir bistu gut,
bay mir hostu “it,”
bay mir bistu tayerer fun gelt.

I could say "bella, bella", even say "wunderbar".
Each language only helps me tell you
How grand you are.
I've tried to explain "Bei mir bistu shein".
So kiss me and say you understand.

vayl bay mir bistu sheyn,
bay mir hostu kheyn,
bay mir bistu eyner af der velt.
bay mir bistu gut,
bay mir hostu “it,”
bay mir bistu tayerer fun gelt.

I could say "bella, bella", even say "wunderbar".
Each language only helps me tell you
How grand you are.

I could say "bella, bella", even say "wunderbar".
Each language only helps me tell you
How grand you are.
I've tried to explain "Bei mir bistu shein"
So kiss me and say that you will understand.