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“Kalimba Story” is a 1974 soul/funk/pop track that was written by brothers Verdine and Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire and released as the fifth track of the band’s album Open Our Eyes.
The track details the singer’s attachment to a kalimba, a dexterous instrument of African origin and how...
[Verse 1]
Saw it in a store one day
Thought it might make me play
Future music all for you
Seen me through my hardest times
Thought it was 'bout time
To open up a new world just for you
Fills all my needs, gave me the key
Door was open for me to see
Playin' around the world
Touchin' all the boys and girls
With a new love to make them free
[Chorus]
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Play me a tune
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
I'm glad I found you
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Play me a tune
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Sings a message to you
[Verse 2]
If you lend an ear
And you have no fear
The vibration will move your mind
It's new to you, sounds true to you
Sacred music before its time
Play it for you now
Wanna see just how
My kalimba get next to you
Are you ready now?
Well, get ready now
Come along, groove with the new, hey
[Chorus]
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Play me a tune
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
I'm glad I found you
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Play me a tune
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Sings a message to you
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Play me a tune
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Sings a message to you
Kalimba, ooh, kalimba
Sings a message to you
Kalimba Story was written by Verdine White & Maurice White.
Kalimba Story was produced by Maurice White & Joe Wissert.
Earth, Wind & Fire released Kalimba Story on Mon Mar 25 1974.