Cable:
My girl back home—
I’d almost forgot!
A blue-eyed kid—
I liked her a lot.

We got engaged—
Both families were glad;
And I was told by my uncle and dad
That if I were clever and able
They’d make me a part of a partnership
Cable, Cable—and Cable!

How far away!
Philadelphia, PA—
Princeton, NJ—
How far are they

From coconut palms
And banyan trees
And coral sands
And Tonkinese!

Nellie:
How far away!
Little Rock, ARK—

Cable:
Princeton, NJ—
How far are they—

Nellie:
How far are they—

Both:
From coconut palms
And banyan trees
And coral sands
And Tonkinese!