Oscar Hammerstein II - When the Children Are Asleep lyrics

Enoch I own a little house and I sail a little boat And the fish I catch I sell And in a manner of speakin' I'm doin' very well. I love a little girl and she's in love with me And soon she'll be my bride. And in a manner of speakin' I should be satisfied. Carrie Well, ain't you? Enoch If I told you my plans and the things I intend It'll make ev'ry curl on your head stand on it When I make enough money outa one of my boat, I'll put all of my money in another little boat. I'll make twice as much outa two little boats, An' the first thing you know, I'll have four little boats; Then eight little boats, then a plenty little boats, Then a great big fleet of great big boats. All catchin' herring, bringin' into shore; Sailin' out again, an' bringin' more. An' more, an' more, an' more! Carrie Who's gonna eat all that herring? Enoch [Spoken] They ain't gonna be herring. I'm gonna put 'em in cans an' call 'em sardines. Aha... Gonna build a little sardine cannery. Then a big one, then the biggest one in the whole country. Oh, Carry, I'm gonna get rich on sardines. Ah! I mean, we're gonna get rich. You an' me an' all of us... [Sung] The first year we're married, We'll have one little kid. The second year we're goin' Have another little kid. You'll soon be donnin' socks For eight little feet- Carrie Are you building up to another fleet?! Enoch We'll build a lot more rooms, Our dear little house will get bigger, Our dear little house will get bigger- Carrie An' so will my figure! Enoch [Spoken] Oh Carrie, can you imagine how it'll be when all the little kids are upstairs in their beds, and you and me sit alone by the firelight. Me in my armchair, and you on my knee- Carrie Maybe...Maybe... Enoch [Sung] When the children are asleep we sit and dream, The things that every other dad and mother dream. When the children are asleep and lights are low, If I still love you the way I love you today, You'll pardon my sayin', I told you so... When the children are asleep, I'll dream with you We'll think what fun we have had and be glad That it's all came true Carrie When the children are asleep we sit and dream, Enoch Dream all alone... Carrie The things that every other dad and mother dream Enoch Dreams that won't be interrupted... When the children are asleep and lights are low Carrie Hold and behold... If I still love you The way I love you today, You'll pardon my sayin', I told you so... When the children are asleep, I'll dream with you Enoch You'll dream with me... Carrie We'll think what fun we have had and be glad That it's all came true! Enoch When today is a long time ago... Both You'll still hear me say That the best dream I know is you Carrie When the children are asleep I dream with you!