À quoi bon entendre
Les oiseaux des bois ?
L'oiseau le plus tendre
Chante dans ta voix.
Que Dieu montre ou voile
Les astres des cieux !
La plus pure étoile
Brille dans tes yeux.
Qu'avril renouvelle
Le jardin en fleur !
La fleur la plus belle
Fleurit dans ton cœur.
Cet oiseau de flamme,
Cet astre du jour,
Cette fleur de l'âme,
S'appelle l'amour !
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Why should one listen
To the birds of the wood?
The most tender bird
Sings in your voice.
Let God reveal or hide
The stars in the sky!
The most pure star
Shines in your eyes.
Let April renew
The flowering garden!
The most lovely flower
Blossoms in your heart.
This bird of passion,
This star of day,
This flower of the soul -
It is called Love!
Available sung text translations: ← What is this?
• E. Chabrier