A popular song from 1921.
Words and music by Kendis and Brockman and Ben Russell.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Sail with me across the sea
To the land of the Arabs’ tent
Let us trace to the marketplace
Lovers of the Orient
Wise men they seek so they can see
Just what the future is to be
But each sighs “There’s one more wise
That’s the Yogi old and bent”
Chorus:
The Arabian Yogi man shows the future to you
Oriental old fogy man, telling youth what to do
In his crystal of rainbows, he foretells your tomorrows
Just what each day will bring anew
First you look at life’s gladness there
In its radiant hues
Then you look at life’s sadness there
And you know what to choose
He helps you make the most
Of what’s in store that’s true
The Arabian Yogi man, shows the future to you
2. Shadows fall, the night winds call
On the roadway to old Baghdad
See them go with their hearts aglow
Happy lass and happy lad
Dreaming sweet dreams as lovers do
Planning and vowing to be true
All is well, with pride they tell
How the Yogi made them glad