Three Dog Night – Shambala

About The Song

“Shambala” is a song written by Daniel Moore and popularized by Three Dog Night in 1973. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Moore originally wrote the song in the fall of 1972, and it was recorded by Three Dog Night in December of that year.

The lyrics speak of finding peace and happiness in the mythical kingdom of Shambala. The upbeat melody and catchy chorus contribute to its enduring popularity. The song’s positive message resonated with audiences, making it a classic of the era.

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Lyrics

Wash away my troubles, wash away my pain
With the rain in Shambala
Wash away my sorrow, wash away my shame
With the rain in Shambala

Ah, ooh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah, ooh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Everyone is helpful, everyone is kind
On the road to Shambala
Everyone is lucky, everyone is so kind
On the road to Shambala

Ah, ooh, yeah
Yea, yeah, yea, yeah, yeah
Ah, ooh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah

How does your light shine
In the halls of Shambala
How does your light shine
In the halls of Shambala

I can tell my sister by the flowers in her eyes
On the road to Shambala
I can tell my brother by the flowers in his eyes
On the road to Shambala

Ah, ooh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah, ooh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

How does your light shine
In the halls of Shambala
How does your light shine
In the halls of Shambala
Tell me how does your light shine
In the halls of Shambala
(Tell me how) How does your light shine
In the halls of Shambala

Ah, ooh, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah, ooh, yeah
On the road to Shambala

Ah, ooh, yeah
Shambala, la
Ah, ooh, yeah
On the road to Shambala