by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Lord, when I think
Language: English
Lord, when I think what a paltery thing Is a glove, or a ring, or a top of a fan to brag of; And how much a noddy will triumph in a busk point, Snatch with the tag off, then I say Well fare him that hath ever used close play. And when I see what a pitiful grace Hath a frown in the face, Or a no in the lips of a lady; And when I had wist she would be kiss'd When she away did go with hey ho I end so, Never trust any woman more than you know.
Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Thomas Weelkes (1576 - 1623), "Lord, when I think", published 1608 [three-part chorus a cappella], from the collection Ayres or Phantasticke Sprits for Three Voices, no. 15, Thomas Este, London [text verified 1 time]
Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
This text was added to the website: 2013-04-26
Line count: 11
Word count: 102