Far away across the ocean
Beneath an Indian star
Lives a little dark eyed maiden
On the coast of Malabar.
In the harbour where we anchored
I could see her shy and sweet
With a blossom on her bosom
And the wild waves at her feet.
I can see the crowded city
The palm trees green and tall
And the starry night she danced with me
Inside those city wall.
She gave a little wistful glance
As she looked across the bay
And she whispered if you love me
Why do you sail away.
I must go my little dark eyes
I must go my Indian star
But I'll come again and love you
On the coast of Malabar.
In my dreams I oft-times wander
To that far off Indian sea
And the days we spent together
They come back again to me.
I can see the crowded city
The palm trees on the shore
But that little dark-eyed maiden
She's there no more no more.
Fare thee well my little dark eyes
Fare thee well my Indian star
In my dreams I will live forever
On the Coast of Malabar.