Can I be sure that you love me, Tamakichi
Too many years stand in between, worrying me
When I first saw you open the tea house door
I knew I’d love you, then and forever more!

You said we’d meet at the tea house, Tamakichi
If you’re not there, then I will know
That you don’t care

I hope that we can be together
And you’ll leave this lonely Geisha life
I know that we would be so happy
And I know you’ll make the perfect wife

You can be free, Tamakichi, and be with me
Just say “I do”, and all my wealth, I’ll share with you

When I first saw you open the tea house door
I knew I’d love you, then and forever more!

We said we’d meet at the tea house, Tamakichi
If you’re not there, then I will know
That you don’t care