Peacock on the Parjdeeya

(shahnai calls)

Forty years of powder and sand

Sifting colors through a practiced hand

Jaipur's courtyards watched me trace Lines of chalk with silent grace (hmmmm)

Now the final sunset is near The last bride I will bless

here (ooh-wah)

See the blue and green unfold Peacock feathers rimmed in gold!

Beside my art, the lovers stand Colors blessing all the land!

Pink city whispers of my name

Not for riches, not for fame

Just to see the young hearts smile As they walk the wedding

aisle (aaah-haaa)

See the blue and green unfold Peacock feathers rimmed in gold!

Beside my art, the lovers stand Colors blessing all the land!

My fingers rest, the dust remains Through summer sun and monsoon rains

But every color that I gave Will dance forever on the wave

See the blue and green unfold Peacock feathers rimmed in gold!

Beside my art, the lovers stand Colors blessing all the land!

(hooray!) My hands are clean,

my heart is bright... (hmmmm)