From the 1933 film “Bright Lights”
Words by Herb Magidson and Ned Washington
Music by Ray Perkins
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. Sad tom-tom, mad tom-tom
I only live in your spell
So magic, Oh, so tragic
There is a story you tell so well
Refrain:
Song of the Congo
Blue as the night, deep as the sea
Song of the Congo
Hearts that are light, chanting a plea
Come where the velvety moon
Is whispering a tune of romance
Song of the Congo
Calling to me, calling to me
2. Hearts beating, souls meeting
Lured by the spell of the night
Stars beaming, firelight gleaming
Under the moon’s golden light so bright