English translations of Quattro liriche, opus 7

by Francesco Balilla Pratella (1880 - 1955)

1. Deh! non giurare  [sung text not yet checked]
by Francesco Balilla Pratella (1880 - 1955), "Deh! non giurare", op. 7 (Quattro liriche) no. 4, published 1910?
Language: Italian (Italiano) 
Deh, non giurare, e bacia solamente;
Giuri di donna io non ci credo niente!
Dolce è il tuo dire, ma più dolce è molto
Il bacio, il fior che sul tuo labbro ho colto.
Io credo al bacio, al bacio che possiedo;
Vano soffio è il tuo dire; io non ci credo.

Deh, giura, cara, giura quanto vuoi;
Credo senz’altro ai giuramenti tuoi.
Cader mi lascio ancora sul tuo seno,
E credo che felice io sono appieno.
Credo, adorata mia, che m’amerai
Eternamente, e ancor più oltre assai.

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by Bernardino Zendrini (1839 - 1879)
1. Please, don’t swear
Language: English 
Please, don’t swear, only kiss;
I don’t believe in women’s oaths at all!
Your words are sweet, buy much sweeter
Is the kiss, the flower I’ve gathered on your lips.
I believe in the kiss, the kiss I’ve got;
What you say idle breath; I don’t believe it. 

Please, swear, sweetheart, swear all you like!
I believe your promises unconditionally!
I sink once more onto your breast,
And believe that I am completely happy.
I believe, my darling, that you will love me
Eternally, and far beyond!

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