I’m in Love With an Indian
(To the tune of “Give It Back to the Indians” by Rodgers and Hart)
Looked for doctors, looked for lawyers
Eligible countrymen
All-American Tom Sawyers
But I’m stuck on an Indian.
Moral, wise and steady ego
Gorgeous eyes and olive skin
What is your advice, amigo —
Should I go with my Indian?
He’s got an accent quite unique.
Not just some Brooklynese.
It’s “Yiddish-British” that we speak —
Wherever we two may roam
Is home of the “om” and “shalom.”
Oh Lord Krishna, Oh Calcutta
Now a Hindu next-of-kin
Wait until I tell my muddah
I’m in love with an Indian…
Guess who is moving in! [wink]
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