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Thread #19181 Message #194111
Posted By: John in Brisbane
13-Mar-00 - 02:18 AM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Matrimonial Happiness
Subject: Matrimonial Happiness
A wedding song from 1001 Gems of Song, Charles Mackay. Any idea of the tune please? Regards, John
MATRIMONIAL HAPPINESS.
John Lapraik 1780.
WHEN I upon thy bosom lean, And fondly clasp thee a' my ain, Glory in the sacred ties That made us ane wha ance were twain.
A mutual flame inspires us baith, The tender look, the meltin' kiss; Even years shall ne'er destroy our love, But only gi'e us change o' bliss.
Hae I a wish ? it's a' for thee ! I ken thy wish is me to please ; | Our moments pass sae smooth away, That numbers on us look and gaze ;
Weel pleased they see our happy days, Nor envy's sel' finds aught to blame; And aye when weary cares arise, Thy bosom still shall be my hame.
I'll lay me there and tak' my rest; And if that aught disturb my dear, I'll bid her laugh her cares away, And beg her not to drop a tear.
Hae I a joy ? it's a' her ain ! United still her heart and mine ; They're like the woodbine round the tree, That's twined till death shall them disjoin.