SONG OF INDIA

By request from 016pink, I am posting the lyrics to Song Of India.

SONG OF INDIA

And still the snowy Himalyas rise,
In ancient majesty before our eyes,
Beyond the plains, above the pines.
While through the ever never changing land,
As silently as any native band,
That moves at night, the Ganges shine.
Then I hear the song that only India can sing,
Softer than the plumage on a black raven's wing.
High upon a minaret I stand
And gaze across the desert sand,
Upon an old enchanted land
There's the Maharaja's caravan,
Unfolding like a painted fan,
How small the little race of man.
See them all parade across the ages,
Armys, kings and slaves from History's pages,
Laid on one of Nature's vastest stages.
The turbaned Sihks and beggars line the street,
While holy men in shadowed calm retreat,
Pray through the night and watch the stars,
A lonely plane flies off to meet the dawn,
While down below the busy life goes on,
And women crowd the old bazaar
All are in the song that only India can sing,
India, the jewel of the East

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• HIMALAYAS
• INDIA
• MARIO
• LANZA
• SONG
• SIKH
• JEWEL
• EAST
• TAJ
• MAHAL

[Corrie121]

This must rank among the finest presentations it has been my privilege to view and listen to on YouTube. I cannot find words adequate to express how I feel on viewing this extraordinary post.

Thank you so much.

[likekinds]

@Corrie121

Corrie,

That is quite a compliment; and I want you to know; it is very much appreciated.

Thank you!

[Adamfulgence]

This is an absolutely awesome video!!

[likekinds]

@Adamfulgence

Thank you, very much!

[InnocentMalin]

A beautiful creation, well done!! :)

Greetings,

from an Indian.

[likekinds]

@InnocentMalin

Thank you, Anindya

I hope to do another video of India, soon.

[Maureen52]

I love this song!!! I was very fond of playing it on my accordion and played it often. This is the first time I've heard the lyrics (very nicely sung my Mario Lanza). Excellent video with beautiful photos! Thank you for posting this..I really enjoyed it! :)

<3 Maureen

[oldParasiteSingle]

Best youtube post I've seen all year. Good for all ages.

[lredmon]

...Excellent video! I heard Lanza sing this song via recording almost fifty years ago. What a magnificant voice that thrilled me then when I was a twenty years old young man. It is no wonder that many are still thrilled by this tremendous voice.

[jimjan41]

Hi likekinds, i have replied to your last message to me, did you get it?Whilst listening to Mario Lanza here whom i have always loved, but have you listened to David Whtfield's Cara Mia? Your friend i hope James.

[Maureen712]

I love this song. I used to play it over and over again on my Cordovox (electric accordion). Very nice video..I really enjoyed watching it and listening to the lyrics. :D *****

Peace!

<3 Maureen

[michaelsmum2]

Today is the first time I saw this wonderfull video. It won't be the last time I love it . Thank you for posting.