Jimmy Buffett Cheeseburger In Paradise(in Album Son Of A Son Of A Sailor) Lyrics

Cheeseburger In Paradise(in Album Son Of A Son Of A Sailor) Lyrics

Cheeseburger In Paradise 

By: Jimmy Buffett 

1978 

Tried to amend my carnivorous habits 

Made it nearly seventy days 

Losin' weight without speed, eatin' sunflower seeds 

Drinkin' lots of carrot juice and soakin' up rays 



But at night I'd had these wonderful dreams 

Some kind of sensuous treat 

Not zuchinni, fettucini or bulghar wheat 

But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat 



Chorus: 

Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise) 

Heaven on earth with an onion slice (paradise) 

Not too particular not too precise (paradise) 

I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise 



Heard about the old time sailor men 

They eat the same thing again and again 

Warm beer and bread they said could raise the dead 

Well it reminds me of the menu at a Holiday Inn 



Times have changed for sailors these days 

When I'm in port I get what I need 

Not just Havanas or bananas or daiquiris 

But that American creation on which I feed 



Chorus: 

Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise) 

Medium rare with mustard 'be nice (paradise) 

Heaven on earth with an onion slice (paradise) 

I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise 



I like mine with lettuce and tomato 

Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes 

Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer 

Well good God Almighty which way do I steer for my 



Chorus: 

Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise) 

Makin' the best of every virtue and vice (paradise) 

Worth every damn bit of sacrifice (paradise) 

To get a cheeseburger in paradise 

To be a cheeseburger in paradise 

I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise 



Coda: 

I like mine with lettuce and tomato 

Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes 

Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer 

Well good God Almighty which way do I steer for my 



- Notes: 

Background Vocals: Deborah McColl, Penny Nichols, Lea Jane Berinati, 

Janie Fricke, Ginger Holladay