[Intro]
I'll tell you a story about love and its glory
Of how when you're true to your heart, you'll be free

Picture tropical paradise, folks just like you and me

[Verse 1]
A young girl called Maya was loved by Aliya
A young man who came from a poor family
As they grew older, Aliya would hold her
Together they dreamed of the day they'd marry

[Chorus]
It's a lonely world, my children - you gotta do the best you can
If you find a chance to love, you'd better grab it any way you can

[Verse 2]
Young Maya's father decided his daughter
Should marry a man with lots of money
She begged and she pleaded - Aliya she needed
Now Maya's crying on her wedding day

[Chorus]
It's a lonely world, my children - you gotta do the best you can
If you find a chance to love, you'd better grab it any way you can
Picture a tropical paradise, folks just like you and me

[Verse 3]
Down come Aliya, him scooped up the bride from
The place where she stands at the ceremony
The minister backed up, the father, he cracked up
Groom, him fell down to the ground on his knees

[Chorus]
It's a lonely world, my children - you gotta do the best you can
If you find a chance to love, you'd better grab it any way you can

[Outro]
Go on, Aliya! Carry your bride!
Take her where the sky meets the sea
Go on, Aliya! Ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo
Ooh, ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo

I'll tell you a story about love and its glory
Of how when you're true to your heart, you'll be free