You take the third street bus and the crosstown trolley Transfer twice, and then by gully, you walk six blocks Before you get to my house And then I climb the stair, give the bell a jingle See you there, I'm all a-tingle (I know it won't be long before we kiss) I can't afford a taxi, I haven't got a car But I would ride a hobbyhorse just to get to where you are (Why don't you take that trip on crosstown trolley?) (Get that ring and in this folly) Then we could settle down to tea and cool No more crosstown trolley rides to get to you Step back in the car, please I hope I get a seat this time 14 cents? Hey buddy, what time does the Flow Show begin? Train man, let's get off at the Palladium Ms. Brown's there (oh, good) Put on a round of wheels Please punish my transfer You take the third street bus and the crosstown trolley Transfer twice, and then by gully, you walk six blocks Before you get to my house And then you climb the stair, give the bell a jingle When you're there, I'm all a tingle I know it won't be long before we kiss They can't afford a taxi, and they haven't got a car But I would gladly ride a broom just to get to where you are Why don't you take that trip on crosstown trolley? Preacher man could end this folly Then we could settle down to tea and cool There'll be no more crosstown trolley rides No more looking around for brides No more crosstown trolley rides for me and you All out into the line