by Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837 - 1909)

Language: English 
Mabel (singing in the next room):
 There's nae lark loves the light, my dear,
 There's nae ship loves the sea,
 There's nae bee loves the heather-bells,
 That loves as I love thee, my love,
 That loves as I love thee.

 The whin shines fair upon the fell,
 The blithe broom on the lea:
 The muirside wind is merry at heart;
 It's a' for love of thee, my love,
 It's a' for love of thee.

Composition:

    Set to music by Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981), "There's nae lark" [ voice and piano ]

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This text was added to the website: 2012-02-03
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