Well, I sympathize completely,

But there's nothing I can do.

I am just a humble servant

With a message here for you.

Well I know you have good reasons

And there's things you've got to do,

But the boatman won't be waiting

And he's leaving here with you.

And you can't take it with you,

No matter what you do.

No, you can't take it with you,

Not the place you're going to...

(One more mile, one more road, one last bridge, one less load.)

Well I sympathize completely,

But there's nothing I can do.

I am just obeying orders,

I'm a simple soul like you.

Well you really are persuasive,

But I've heard it all before

And the boatman's getting restless

As he stands upon the shore...

And you can't take it with you,

No matter what you do.

No, you can't take it with you,

Not the place you're going to...

Can't take it with you...

Can't take it with you...

Can't take it with you...

Can't take it with you...