CHIQUITA
(Lyrics: L. Wolfe Gilbert / Music: Mabel Wayne)


Paul Whiteman & His Orch. (vocal: Jack Fulton) - 1928
Victor Arden/Phil Ohman Orch. (vocal: Lewis James) - 1928
B.A. Rolfe & His Palais D'or Orch. - 1928
Annette Hanshaw - 1928
Cliff Edwards - 1928
Nick Lucas - 1928
Seger Ellis - 1928
Alberto Vila - 1928
Daniele Serra - 1928
George Du Bree & Jan Block - 1928



Here under blankets of sky
Shadows of the night find me alone
I'm asking all the world why
You are not with me, you who were my own

Oh, come back my darling, Chiquita
The chapel on the hill covered with dew
Reminds me that tears of sorrow
Await me at dawn tomorrow
A love kiss I'll beg or borrow from memory

Remember the sunset, Chiquita
The day that we first met, Chiquita
The rose within your hair
I scent its fragrance everywhere
Oh, come back, Chiquita, to me



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2018)