From the film “Kid Millions”, 1952. Words by Gus Kahn. Music by Walter Donaldson.
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I’ll have a golden castle grand and tall
With eighteen butlers standing in the hall
And Walter Disney paintings on the wall
When my ship comes in
I’ll leave the choice of autos up to you
And if you think a big Rolls-Royce will do
I think I’ll play it safe and order two
When my ship comes in
I’ll buy Barnum and Bailey
And move ’em right next door
They’ll give two performances daily
For the kids who never saw a show before
In golden chairs we’ll sip our tea for two
I’ll have Paul Whiteman here to play for you
I’ll have Bing Crosby singing “Boo Boo Boo”
When my ship comes in
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I’ll buy out every ice cream factory
So, all the kids can come and get it free
And I’ll throw all the spinach in the sea
When my ship comes in
I’ll buy up all the public schools in sight
And all day long I’ll have them closed up tight
But they’ll be used as picture shows at night
When my ship comes in
I’ll have suits made to measure
In fact, I’ll buy a store
And can you imagine the pleasure
Wearing shoes that no-one ever wore before
I’ll phone to each department store and say
Call up your Santa Claus and raise his pay
And tell him we’ll have Christmas every day
When my ship comes in