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English Folk - Drink to me only with thine eyes
English Folk - Drink to me only with thine eyes
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English Folk - Drink to me only with thine eyes

Drink to me only with thine eyes,

And I will pledge with mine;

Or leave a kiss within the cup,

And I'll not ask for wine.

The thirst that from the soul doth rise

Doth ask a drink divine;

But might I of Jove's nectar sup,

I would not change for thine.

I sent thee late a rosy wreath,

Not so much honoring thee

As giving it a hope, that there

It could not withered be.

But thou thereon didst only breathe,

And sent'st it back to me;

Since when it grows, and smells, I swear,

Not of itself, but thee.

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English Folk
  • country:United Kingdom
  • Languages:English, English (Middle English)
  • Genre:Folk
  • Official site:http://www.contemplator.com/england/
  • Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:English_folk_songs
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