I Am Going To Like It Here

Lyrics By Oscar Hammerstein II Music By Richard Rodgers

Fascinated by her new surroundings and smitten by Ta, Mei Li eagerly embraces her new life in San Francisco.

I am going to like it here.
There is something about the place,
An encouraging atmosphere,
Like a smile on a friendly face.

There is something about the place,
So caressing and warm it is –
Like a smile on a friendly face,
Like a port in a storm it is!

So caressing and warm it is,
All the people are so sincere –
Like a port in a storm it is,
I am going to like it here!

All the people are so sincere,
There’s especially one I like.
I am going to like it here.
It’s the father’s first son I like!

There’s especially one I like,
There is something about his face.
It’s the father’s first son I like—
He’s the reason I love the place.

There is something about his face,
I would follow him anywhere.
If he goes to another place,
I am going to like it there!

FLOWER DRUM SONG