When the melancholy shadows fall

My heart is melancholy too

Then I hear the Balalaika's call

And life is gay and bright and new

At the Balalaika

Where there is magic in the sparkling wine

And mellow music in the candles' shine

I have a rendezvous

At the Balalaika

Who knows what ecstasy tonight may bring

What lovely melody my heart may sing

Before the night is through

I hear a violin a haunting gypsy violin

And when it sighs it's strangely tender song

I know that I belong

At the Balalaika

Oh let me linger there till break of day

Where hearts are young and balalaikas play

I have a rendezvous

At the Balalaika

Oh let me linger there till break of day

Where hearts are young and balalaikas play

I have a rendezvous