[Verse 1] He was the sultan of Samarcand He had a harem of dancing girls at his command He owned all the eye could see Something was wrong, he wasn't happy [Verse 2] And then it happened much to his surprise The loveliest woman he'd ever seen He asked her name and she replied Scheherazade [Verse 3] She was the daughter of the grand vizier A real beauty with a heart of gold, she was so sincere She made a date with destiny Marry the king, make him happy [Pre-Chorus] He was enchanted on their wedding night Just a captive under her spell Spending a thousand and one Arabian nights Scheherazade [Chorus] All of his body tingled with delight Hearing the stories she loved to tell She was a vision, such a lovely sight Scheherazade [Verse 4] He made a promise on the morning star He would change, throw away his scimitar So she came to stay And that's the way the story goes Until this very day Scheherazade [Pre-Chorus] [Chorus]