From the 1934 film “Murder at the Vanities”.
Words by Arthur Johnston.
Music by Sam Coslow.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I wait alone
Here in the Mexican sunlight
But the Mexican sunlight
Seems so lifeless and cold
Sad and forlorn
I try to find consolation
With a mad desperation
That I cannot withhold
Refrain
Soothe me, with your caress
Sweet Marahuana, Marahuana
Help me in my distress
Sweet Marahuana, please do
You alone can bring my lover back to me
Even tho I know it’s all a fantasy
And then put me to sleep
Sweet Marahuana, Marahuana
Please do
Sung here by Fred Feild: