Aw, we walked the streets of Greenwich Village   Smilin' at the passing strangers on their way   Holdin' hands like school kids in the summer August sun   Then I held it close to me, and I whispered   And wishin' the end would never come   Then a flower lady sold me one red rose to give you   Joli girl, when will you be mine   For your chestnut hair, just to make it shine      Then we stepped up to the first stand on the corner   And a taxi driver cussed us, 'cause a blind man got his tip   And we ducked out of the rain into a dusty little shop   And tapped "thank you" with his cane   For some coconut champagne   That traded books and fluffy hats, rings and beads   Then I held it close to me, and I whispered   Joli girl, you're all I need   Joli girl, I might be anywhere   Aw, Joli girl, please don't ask me how long I'll be stayin'      You and your dandy ship of dreams that we can share   The night is coming on and soon we'll have to go   Tomorrow is just another day, I'm maybe far away   So let's spread our blanket in the park and hold each other close   But remember, Joli girl, oh remember   Joli girl, I love you so