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 wracked my brain, hoping to explain
All the things that you do to me

  Bei mir bist du schoen, please let me explain
  Bei mir bist du schoen means you're grand
  Bei mir bist du schoen, again I'll explain
  It means you're the fairest in the land

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 bist du schoen
So kiss me, and say you understand

  Bei mir bist du schoen
  You've heard it all before, but let me try to explain
  Bei mir bist du schoen means that you're grand
  Bei mir bist du schoen
  Is such an old refrain, and yet I should explain
  It means I am begging for your hand

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 bist du schoen
So kiss me, and say that you will understand