Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Was I Wazir? Lyrics by Henry Calvin, Kismet Ensemble

Kismet: A Musical Arabian Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

1953

[WAZIR]
When we caught the seven hundred men
And hung them in their prison pen
Who said, "Suspend them by their fuzz"?
Was I Wazir? I was!
[GUARDS]
Was he Wazir? He was!
[WAZIR]
When the keeper of the royal zoo
Was short a cockatoo or two
Who sealed him in a pot of glue
Was I Wazir? I was!
[GUARDS]
Was he Wazir? He was!
He has a way of learning what he wants to know
Delicate but to the point!
[WAZIR]
They always seem to remember
When I begin to dismember them
Arm by arm and ear by ear and joint by joint!
When the court musician lost his grasp
And let his lute begin to rasp
Who had him bitten by an asp?
Was I Wazir?
[GUARDS]
Was he Wazir?
[WAZIR]
Was I Wazir?
[GUARDS]
Was he Wazir?
[WAZIR]
I was!
The time we caught the man
Who said I wasn't nice
[GUARDS]
Joy oh joy
That was a time!
[WAZIR]
I confiscated his brother
And then did something or other
Involving his dissolving in a vat of lime!
When at last, in manner neat and deft
I've hacked and hatcheted and cleft
Until no one but me is left
I want it clear
[GUARDS]
He wants it clear!
[WAZIR]
I was Wazir!
[GUARDS]
And is Wazir
In ev'ry single charming and disarming
Thing he does!
[WAZIR]
Was I Wazir?
[GUARDS & WAZIR]
Wazir he was! (I was!)
Credits
Henry Calvin

Henry Calvin

Kismet Ensemble

Kismet Ensemble

About “Was I Wazir?” by Henry Calvin

Read the complete lyrics to "Was I Wazir?" by Henry Calvin, Kismet Ensemble from the album "Kismet: A Musical Arabian Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1953. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Broadway, Musicals, Pop.

"Was I Wazir?" is performed by Henry Calvin, Kismet Ensemble. from the album "Kismet: A Musical Arabian Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1953 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Was I Wazir?", explore more songs by Henry Calvin, Kismet Ensemble using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Henry Calvin · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Was I Wazir?" is credited to Henry Calvin, Kismet Ensemble. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Was I Wazir?" appears on "Kismet: A Musical Arabian Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1953.

Visit the Henry Calvin, Kismet Ensemble artist page at /artist/henry-calvin for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.