| The Boys in the Back Room (original) | The Boys in the Back Room (translation) |
|---|---|
| In der kleinen «Pony-Bar» | In the small «pony bar» |
| ist der Geiger Jonny Star, | is the violinist Jonny Star, |
| der hat wildes Blut in seiner blassen Haut — Oh! | he has wild blood in his pale skin — oh! |
| Wenn er auf der Geige spielt, | When he plays the violin |
| wenn er mit dem Bogen zielt, | when he aims the bow, |
| hat er jede Nacht 'ne kleine Braut. | he has a little bride every night. |
| Oh! | Oh! |
| Denn sein Katzenblick verwirrt die M | Because his cat look confuses the M |
