SALI BLOO (Pete Ham)
[from "The Iveys" Maybe Tomorrow LP - recorded 1968 - released Germany, Italy & Japan 1969]
[from "The Iveys" Maybe Tomorrow CD - recorded 1968 - released U.S. 1992]
[from Magic Christian Music remastered CD - recorded 1968 - released U.S. 2010]

When you smiled for the first time, Sali Bloo, then I knew
That your style was the right style, Sali Bloo, I want you

Guess I've been in love before
This time's different, that's for sure
Wedding bells are ringing in my ears
Eyes are clear which once were red/filled* with tears
Now I know the time has come
This time, I don't wanna run
A love that's true has washed away my fears
A love I really hope will last for years

Sali Bloo, I love you
Sali Bloo (you know I need you), I love you

When we kissed for the first time, Sali Bloo, then I knew
That first kiss, not the last one, Sali Bloo, I love you

Guess I've been in love before
This time's different, that's for sure
Wedding bells are ringing in my ears
Eyes are clear which once were filled/red* with tears
Now I know the time has come
This time, I don't wanna run
A love that's true has washed away my fears
A love I really hope will last for years

Sali Bloo (what), I love you
Sali Bloo (you know I need you)
I love you (know I love you)
Sali Bloo, I love you ( I want the moody tune)
Sali Bloo (and that ain't all), I love you (Y'know I want ya, love to wanna love you girl)
Sali Bloo ( I----------), I love you (can't turn it down)
Sali Bloo (They'll be telling you, baby), I love you (they'll be telling you how)
(they'll be telling you hoooooooooowwwww...)

*Note: the double-tracked vocal is singing two different words

lyrics transcribed by Tom Brennan
thanks to Dan Matovina for corrections

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SALI BLOO (demo version) (Pete Ham)
[Iveys demo from "How Much Is The Sky (The Iveys Anthology Vol. 4)" CD - recorded 1968 - released 2024]

When you smiled for the first time, Sali Bloo, then I knew
That your style was the right style, Sali Bloo, I love you

Guess I've been in love before
This time's different, that's for sure
Wedding bells are ringing in my ears
Eyes are clear which once were red with tears
Now I know the time has come
This time, I don't wanna run
A love that's true has washed away my fears
A love I really hope will last for years

Sali Bloo, I love you
Sali Bloo, I love you

When we kissed for the first time, Sali Bloo, then I knew
That first kiss was not the last one, Sali Bloo, I love you

Guess I've been in love before
This time's different, that's for sure
Wedding bells are ringing in my ears
Eyes are clear which once were red with tears
Now I know the time has come
This time, I don't wanna run
A love that's true has washed away my fears
A love I really hope will last for years

Sali Bloo, I love you
Sali Bloo, I love you
Sali Bloo, I love you (Sali Bloo)
Sali Bloo, I love you
Sali Bloo, I love you (Sali Sali, Sali Sali Bloo)
Sali Bloo, I love you (Sali Sali, Sali Sali Bloo)

lyrics transcribed by Tom Brennan

℗ The Estate of Peter William Ham (U.S. territory)
All rights administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing
Phone - (212) 247 6204
 
℗ Apple Publishing Ltd. (Rest Of World)
All rights administered by Concord Music