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THE BEATLES - THE SHEIK OF ARABY (Smith & Wheeler) From
BEATLES ANTHOLOGY I. Disc I # 17. Released
on November, 21st 1995.
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Tabbed by:PJVillanueva
This was a Tin Pan Alley hit composed in 1921 by Harry Smith,
Francis Wheeler (lyrics) and Ted Sydner (music). Inspired by
a Valentino film called The Sheik, it was covered by jazz and
early rock artists and later also by the Beatles. George, who
learned the song from a rock 'n' roll version by Joe Brown,
an artist maybe made known to them by Brian Epstein, was in
charge of the lead vocal. The Beatles brought it to the Decca
recording sessions along with other numbers like Besame Mucho,
September In The Rain, etc, some of which may have been Brian
suggestions.
Well I'm the Sheik of Araby
Your love belongs to me.
Well at night when you're asleep,
Into your tent I'll creep. (Not arf!)
The stars that shine above
Will light our way to love.
You'll rule this world with me,
I'm the Sheik of Araby.
Well I'm the Sheik of Araby,
Your love belongs to me.
Oh, at night when you're asleep,
Into your tent I'll creep.
The sun that shines above
Will light our way to love.
You'll rule this world with me,
I'm the Sheik of Araby.
Well I'm the Sheik of Araby,
Well I'm the Sheik of Araby, yeah.
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love belongs to
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night when you're asleep,
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Sheik of Araby.
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Sheik of Araby.
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