The Gondolier

Another day almost finished

Specs of gold on the vastness of the canal

Reflections of the setting sun under Rialto's arch

A hard day's work

Moving 1400 pounds of romance

Along Grande's turns

Thinking about my own sunshine will get me through

O Sole Mio

Working my oar

20 passages a day

Speeding 36 feet of shiny black wood carrying

Pairs of lovers along this watery highway

Their romance will pay our dowry

Water ripples against ancient walls

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