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Araby Words and Music by Dave Olsen


Do you remember the way to that place?
The ships of the desert will take us there
Through the dust it appears
Never changed by the years
What is this mystery?
Light a candle to see

Araby, Araby
Araby, Araby

In the din of the old market square
I hear voices around me everywhere
'Neath the sharp crescent moon
Serpents dance to their tune
There's a weight to the air
Voices lowered in prayer

In Araby, Araby
Araby, Araby

Chorus:
Silently through Araby
Following the light
Listening for the sound of peace
Seeking truth in Araby
Asking for a sign
The sound of peace
Hear the sound of peace
Hear the sound of peace

When the sun rises up from the east
The desert is ready for the feast
Blowing down from the dune
Everything is consumed
But the candle still burns
And the night will return

To Araby, Araby
Araby, Araby

Chorus 2x
Ship of the desert



The candle still burns and the night will return

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