Night was dark, your skin was dark Your eyes were shining bright Oh black beauty, close in my heart I was King Salomon who held his queen of Sheba tight Oh black beauty, held in my arms How we were told, love was not meant for us Two different worlds stepped apart Heart against heart But we knew where to find an opportunity Far away where no one was near We could meet there at night and with impunity Oh black beauty, love without fear Our love was " Vanderbilt " So young and so pure I held your trembling hands I was so sure Then when our lips met there was no returning The fire was burning in our hearts So we were told, love was not meant for us Two different worlds stepped apart Heart against heart But we knew where to find an opportunity Far away where no one was near I was King Salomon who held his queen of Sheba tight Oh black beauty, love without fear
Night was dark, your skin was dark Your eyes were shining bright Oh black beauty, close in my heart I was King Salomon who held his queen of Sheba tight Oh black beauty, held in my arms How we were told, love was not meant for us Two different worlds stepped apart Heart against heart But we knew where to find an opportunity Far away where no one was near We could meet there at night and with impunity Oh black beauty, love without fear Our love was " Vanderbilt " So young and so pure I held your trembling hands I was so sure Then when our lips met there was no returning The fire was burning in our hearts So we were told, love was not meant for us Two different worlds stepped apart Heart against heart But we knew where to find an opportunity Far away where no one was near I was King Salomon who held his queen of Sheba tight Oh black beauty, love without fear
