[Verse 1]
When I come home, you are there to greet me
But I'm at sea for six months or more
And though you’re at home
I don't feel so alone
Knowing there's a pub on each shore

[Verse 2]
In each pub there’s a magic elixir
That's brewed up from barley and hops
Even though you're back there
I pretend that you're here
As I order a beer at each stop!

[Chorus]
From Madagascar to Spain
And along the Spanish Main
I drink a pint and think of you my dear
Oh, how I miss ya, I wish that I could kiss ya
Oh, how I wish you were beer!

[Verse 3]
The first pub I hit was in the port of Nassau
I was lonely and homesick, it's true
So there is no debate
The beer here is just great
I'd rather have my lips wrapped 'round you!
[Verse 4]
St. Thomas was our next port of call
And I admit that I was feeling blue!
But those beers raised a smile
'Cause in differing style
I love how they go down just like you!

[Chorus]
From Madagascar to Spain
And along the Spanish Main
I drink a pint and think of you my dear
Oh, how I miss ya, I wish that I could kiss ya
Oh, how I wish you were beer!

[Verse 5]
We made a brief stop in the port of New Haven
Where I asked for the brew I adore
They were all out of mugs
But said "Take these two jugs,"
Beers remind me of you more and more!

[Verse 6]
I knew this trip had lasted too long
And though beer helps it has been a trial
When I saw that round cask
I swear I nearly asked
If they could leave us alone for a while
[Chorus]
From Madagascar to Spain
And along the Spanish Main
I drink a pint and think of you my dear
Oh, how I miss ya, I wish that I could kiss ya
Oh, how I wish you were beer!

[Verse 7]
Now that I’ve done with all of my adventures
I come about and sail straight for home
I skip right down the dock
And on our door I’ll knock
And I promise nevermore that I'll roam!

[Verse 8]
Now every day I’m home with my lover
Not the pubs or sea but just here...
Don't get me wrong
I missed you when I was gone
But now I really wish you were beer!

[Chorus]
From Madagascar to Spain
And along the Spanish Main
I drank a pint and thought of you my dear
Oh, how I missed ya, and that I could kiss ya
Oh, how I wish you were beer!
Oh, how I missed ya, and that I could kiss ya
Oh, how I wish you were beer!
I really, really wish you were beer!
I think I'll go and get me a beer!