Clam Caravan

Lyrics

I ride cross the desert on my camel Over hills of sand What's that, I see in the distance? Only hills of sand There is no oasis in sight I'll have to ride through the night If I'm to make Baghdad by light of dawn The sun's not your friend in the desert Like he is at home The wind has a name in the desert (sirocco) But it's barely known, rarely known It's only the hardiest bloom That can blossom in darkest Khartoum So I will just stay in my room, tonight [Sitar Solo] The desert isn't free with her secrets She's a silent bird, quiet bird I asked the Sphinx for the answer It said, "Mums the word" So I'll catch the Zanzibar train And sleep till I'm wakened by rain And I'm back in old England again once more