Oh I am a cheat and I'm a liar oh but you're a lovin' ball of fire I'll leave you like a bum without a penny And while I'm home with the blues I'll be hopin' like a cangaroo When I get off of that fast boat to Sydney I said listen to me babe I gave up the lovin' trade I'm tired of all this runnin' jumpin' playin' But you're like it down under the world with the Australian girls And there's not a word of truth in what you're sayin' Oh I am a cheat and I'm a liar... [ guitar ] This is my greatest act I've come boom a rangin' back Grinnin' like a Rudolf Valentino But then you grab your travel load like a swingin' grimmin' dog And hopped on that fast boat to Sydney Cause I'm a cheat and I'm a liar...