A popular song from 1919.
Words and music by Tell Taylor and Fred Rose.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
If you ever chance to journey down Hindu way
They will keep a candle burning for you night and day
Loyal Gods and mystic places guide you from all harm
Loving arms are there to greet you
When the rest refuse to meet you
CHORUS
Down in Hindu Town
Almond eyes of brown
Land where the incense is burning
Now if you give my words good heading
You will find a lane that’s leading
Down into your heart
If you ever start
You’ll find welcome for you there
Listen to a Hindu pray’s
Down in Hindu Town
VERSE 2
In the oriental breezes the palm trees sway
In this land of love it pleases to go back each day
Mystic arts and trusting hearts
Will help you on your way
They will guide you like a mother
Every boy will be your brother