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 zucchini, fettucini or bulghar wheat But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat 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 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 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 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