Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some
Until I first met you, I was lonesome
And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light
And this old world seemed new to me

You're really swell, I have to admit you
Deserve expressions that really fit you
And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain
All the things that you do to me

Bei mir bistu shein, please let me explain
Bei mir bistu shein means you're grand
Bei mir bistu shein, again I'll explain
It means you're the fairest in the land

I could say: Bella, bella
Even say: Vonderbar
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
I've tried to explain, bei mir bistu shein
So kiss me and say you understand
Bei mir bistu shein, you've heard it all before

But let me try to explain
Bei mir bistu shein means that you're grand
Bei mir bistu shein, it's such an old refrain
And yet I should explain
It means I am begging for your hand

I could say: Bella, bella
Even say: Vonderbar
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
I could say: Bella, bella
Even say: Vonderbar
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
I've tried to explain, bei mir bistu shein
So kiss me and say that you will understand