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Intro

Verse 1

 Night was dark, your skin was dark

 your eyes were shining bright

 Oh, black beauty, close in my heart

 I was King Solomon who held his Queen of Sheba tight

 Oh, black beauty held in my arms

Bridge

How we were told love was not meant for us

 Two different worlds stepped apart

Heart against heart

Verse 2

 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

Bridge

Our love was wonderful, so young and so pure

I held your trembling hand

I was so sure

Then when our lips met there was no returning

 The fire was burning in our hearts

Solo played over verse rhythm, but slightly different the second time

Solo arranged for guitar:

Bridge

So we were told love was not meant for us

 Two different worlds stepped apart

Heart against heart

Verse 3

 But we knew where to find an opportunity

 Far away where no one was near

I was King Solomon who held his Queen of Sheba tight

 Oh, black beauty, love without fear