From “COHAN REVUE OF 1918,” 1918. Irving Berlin shared composing duties on this show. Words and Music by George M. Cohan. (Irving Berlin-Related). Cover Art by Albert W. Barbelle. Copyright ©23 Feb 1918. Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
Sheet Music
Accompaniment
Lyrics
VERSE
If the future you would know,
You should see a certain show;
The crystal gazing show that’s going strong,
Right along.
He who plays the Hindoo part,
Know the future all by heart;
Shows you what will happen, while he sings this song.
CHORUS
Eyes of Youth, eyes of youth;
Such imagination,
Ever seeking revelation.
Eyes of you, see the truth;
In the crystal of magic,
Revealing the gay and tragic.
What’s to be, destiny:
A communication, with the gods of concentration.
Eyes of youth so darling,
Looking on while Fate’s preparing;
Gazing into the future, with the Hindoo;
In the crystal of the Hindoo man.
REPEAT CHORUS