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 

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

I could say 'bella, bella' even 'sehr wünderbar' 
Each language only helps me tell you 
how grand you are 
I've tried to explain, 'bei mir bist du schön' 
So kiss me and say you understand 

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

I could say 'bella, bella' even 'sehr wünderbar' 
Each language only helps me tell you 
how grand you are 

I could say 'bella, bella' even 'sehr wünderbar' 
Each language only helps me tell you 
how grand you are 
I've tried to explain 'bei mir bist du schön' 
So kiss me and say that you will understand!