Algiers

A popular song from 1920.
Words and music by Joe Meyer.


The sheet music:


Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:


Lyrics

Allah! Allah!
I kneel to you in sorrow
Allah! Bless me
My lover bids me go

Chorus
Algiers, Algiers
It breaks my heart to say goodbye
A spirit far away is calling
As oriental shades are falling
My tears, Algiers
Hold back the things I strive to say
Forgive, forget
Who knows I may return some day


Sung here by Vancha March: