It Will Never Be Dry Down in Havana

. . . No matter what happens ’round here.
A 1920 popular song.
Words by Wm. Tracey.
Music by Halsey K. Mohr.

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The sheet music:

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Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:

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Lyrics

1. There is a happy land, far far away
   That Cuban Island, sweet Rock and Rye land
   I met a pal of mine leaving today
   And he said, “I’m going there to stay
   This old town has gone all wrong
   I want women, wine and song
   If you’ll take my tip you’ll come along

Chorus
It will never be dry down in Havana
No matter what happens ’round here
Down in Santiago Bay
Where the Senoritas sway
“How dry I am” is a tune they never play
Tho’ they talk Spanish in Havana
Don’t worry, there’s nothing to fear
“Ya ka hula Cubanola” I have lately found
Is the way to say
“Hey waiter, bring another round”
It will never be dry down in Havana
No matter what happens ’round here

2. There is a happy crowd, sailing away
   On steamers daily, all singing gaily
   And they are shouting to friends on the pier
   “Sorry we must go away from here
   Places where we met each night
   One by one are closing tight
   So, there’s only one place now in sight

Chorus
It will never be dry down in Havana
No matter what happens ’round here
I’m as thirsty as can be, prohibition ruined me
You know you can’t make your shimmie shake on tea
They don’t keep Bevo in Havana
And they never heard of Near Beer
But the private stock they sell
Will knock you off your feet
One drink makes a rabbit
Chase a bulldog up the street
It will never be dry down in Havana
No matter what happens ’round here

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Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: