Lyrics Zigeuner - Carmen McRae

Once upon a time, many years ago
Lived a fair princess hating to confess, loneliness was torturing her soul
Then a gypsy came, called to her by name
Wooed her with a song, sensuous and strong
All the summer long, her passion seemed to tremble like a living frame

Play to me beneath the summer moon
Zigeuner, Zigeuner, Zigeuner
All I ask of life is just to listen to the songs that you sing
My spirit like a bird on the wing, your melody is adoring, soaring

Call to me with some barbaric tune
Zigeuner, Zigeuner, Zigeuner
Now you hold me in your power
Play to me for just an hour, Zigeuner

Now you hold me in your power
Play to me for just an hour, Zigeuner