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 love my island, it's very lazy If I should ever leave it, I'd be crazy I 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 ♪ My little island is such a beauty You may forget to heed the call of duty But if you give the slip, take your ship Miss the trip, take a tip and blame An occasional dame