From the recording Who Needs Happiness
The Island. Or any island. Vocal charm by Rebecca Parent with harmonies from Taylor O'Hanley.
Lyrics
If you ever, ever come to the island
if you ever, ever come to the island
don’t stay too long
don’t stay too long
But If you ever, stay a little too long
if you ever, stay a little too long
better not get married
you better not get married
But If you ever, if you ever get married
if you ever, ever up and get married
better not have children (no)
better don’t have children
But If you ever, if you ever have children
the children will laugh and play
till the day comes when they move away
now the children live so far away
they leave you wondering
will they come home one day?
If you ever, ever come to the island
if you ever, ever come to the island
don’t stay too long
don’t stay too long
But If you ever, stay a little too long
the children have children of their own
and you can’t believe your eyes
when you see how they have grown
now the children live so far away
they come home again for a holiday
and they want to stay
just one more day
please please please
If you ever, ever come to the island
don’t stay too long
don’t stay too long
don’t stay for one year
don’t stay for two years
don’t stay for twenty years
for forty years
for ninety years
for four hundred years
for two thousand years
don’t stay too long
don’t stay too long
doncha stay too long