[Verse 1]
Taking our time before it's through
Passing our days in old shoes, sister
Think I'm returning to Peru
Wish that I never came here
They can't pronounce my name here
Everyone asks me, "Where's Peru?"

[Chorus]
In Peru, we've lengthened the day
In Peru, we've strengthened the dollar
There are mountains piercing our skies
And the ocean at our shores
I will save up all of my wages
Even retail crumby cosmetics
I will work my passage in stages
As the winter slips away

[Break]

[Chorus]
In Peru, we've lengthened the day
In Peru, we've strengthened the dollar
There are mountains piercing our skies
And the ocean at our shores
I will save up all of my wages
Even retail crumby cosmetics
I will work my passage in stages
As the winter slips away
[Verse 2]
Miles of golden beaches
Excellent wines and features
Mister, take a week off in gay Peru
Penitent monks to stare at
Colonial Dons in old straw hats
Everyone's there in gay Peru, ooh ooh Peru