Why are people gay
  All the night and day
  Feeling as they never felt before
  What is the thing
  That makes them sing?
  
  Rich man, poor man, thief
  Doctor, lawyer, chief
  Feel a feeling that they can't ignore
  
  It plays a part in every heart
  And every heart is shouting, "Encore"
  
  Love is sweeping the country,
  Waves are hugging the shore,
  All the sexes
  From Maine to Texas
  Have never known such love before!
  
  See them billing and cooing
  Like the birdies above
  Each girl and boy alike
  Sharing joy alike
  Feels that passion' ll
  Soon be national!
  
  Love is sweeping the country
  There never was so much love
  
  (bridge)
  
  See them billing and cooing
  Like the birdies above
  Each girl and boy alike
  Sharing joy alike
  Feels that passion' ll
  Soon be national!
  
  Love is sweeping the country
  There never was so much love