Marty Robbins — Melba From Melbourne

[Verse 1] Once I got a silly notion To go out across the ocean The future for me didn't look too bright [Verse 2] So I signed up with a tanker Got on board and raised the anchor Stood and watched the Golden Gate fade out of sight [Verse 3] Nineteen days and nights we travelled Through the stormy seas we battled 'Til we landed in Australia far away [Pre-Chorus] Far from friends in San Francisco And the Miss I thought I'd miss so 'Til I stepped ashore in Melbourne that first day [Chorus] Then I met Melba from Melbourne She made my heart yearn She made my tears flow like wine She made me kiss her Then made me miss her Cause Melba could never be mine [Verse 4] So in love but couldn't get her Cared so much, couldn't forget her I fell in love just a little bit more and more [Verse 5] There I was just like I started All alone and broken hearted I recall the day I left Australia's shore [Verse 6] I was standing there and tryin' So hard to keep from cryin' The more I tried, the more my tears would show [Pre-Chorus] When a soft breeze seem to whisper "It's the end you better kiss her" So I kissed her and I turned away to go [Chorus] Then I left Melba from Melbourne She made my heart yearn She made my tears flow like wine She wouldn't leave there I couldn't stay there So Melba could never be mine