Oh Mandolin, oh mandolin

Waiting in the dark

Centuries passed down upon

Your smooth Venetian skin

Memories oh memories

Lay stains upon your heart

When lovers dance into the trance

You weaved by candlelight

Oh I saw a sunrise like never before

As mandolin played I cried for more.

Oh Mandolin, oh mandolin

Waiting in the dark

Centuries passed down upon

Your smooth Venetian skin

Incessant sound, incessant sound

That stirs the young and pure

Incestuous I kiss my hand

And play the calling drum.

The lover cried into the silk

Many years ago

Your voice laid comfort down upon

His European skin.

Oh I saw a sunrise like never before

As mandolin played I cried for more.

Oh I saw a sunrise like never before

As mandolin played I cried for more.

Oh I saw a sunrise like never before

As mandolin played I cried for more

Oh Mandolin, oh mandolin

Waiting in the dark

Centuries passed down upon

Your smooth Venetian skin.