There's a famous thoroughfare I've heard collegiates sayI'm not referring to PiccadillyIt's not 42nd Street, it's not the Rue de la FayeNor is it Market Street in PhillyAsk most any college, RomeoTo complete your education, you must goDown the old docks roadThough you'll never find out where it isBy looking in mapsWith a little investigationYou'll discover, perhapsThat this old tradition's not a placeBut just a propositionCalled the old docks roadThe old docks roadDocks road could be any romantic spotA country of the old docks roadA highway or a moonlit yardIt could be in the parlorWhen the lights are burning lowIt could be in the moviesIn the very last row¶¶¶¶¶ Down the old docks road¶ In the magic of the moonlight¶ You are filled with delight¶¶¶ While the leaves that flutter o'er you¶ Whisper lover tonight¶ Why keep waiting and debating¶ When you know it's time for mating¶ On the old docks road¶ On the old docks road¶ On the old docks road¶¶