Hi Mick!

Search the forum and look for a thread dated 8/3/97. You will find the lyrics and some additional info on this great song. If you mind search the Forum, here you are the lyrics.

COASTS OF MALABAR
Far away across the ocean
Beneath an indian star
Lives a little dark eyed maiden
On the coast of Malabar

In the harbour where we anchored
I could see her shy and sweet
With a blossom on her bosom
And the wild waves at her feet

I can see the crowded city
The palm trees green and tall
And the starry night she danced with me
Inside those city wall

She gave a little wistful glance
As she looked across the bay
And she whispered if you love me
Why do you sail away

I must go my little dark eyes
I must go my indian star
But I'll come again and love you
On the coast of Malabar

In my dreams I oft-times wander
To that far off Indian sea
And the days we spent together
They come back again to me

I can see the crowded city
The palm trees on the shore
But that little dark-eyed maiden
She's there no more no more

Fare thee well my little dark eyes
Fare thee well my indian star
In my dreams I will live forever
On the Coast of Malabar

recorded by Sean Tyrrel on "Cry of a Dreamer"
recorded by Ry Cooder on "The Chieftains - The Long Black Veil"