Bury a jar of shao-sing When the girl is born Surely you know the wine will age Till she's fully grown Dont fly into the night Soon enough the world will end While the lantern is bright I could find a good time girl in Chinatown Chinatown Dancing in my shoes See the eastern ladies walk in Chinatown Chinatown Chain me down Chinatown Maybe I'll drink your jasmine tea Then I'll hurry home Surely you know the likes of me Should be left alone Why they like a me for Soon enough the world will end If I answer the door I could find a good time girl in Chinatown Chinatown Dancing in my shoes See the eastern ladies walk in Chinatown Chinatown Chain me down Chinatown Look at the tall pagoda through Through your window pane Watch me fly your dragon kite On a cold cold day Youll discover the white Orchids in my humble home While the lantern is bright I could find a good time girl in Chinatown Chinatown Dancing in my shoes See the eastern ladies walk in Chinatown Chinatown Chain me down Chinatown