by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852)
Oh where art thou dreaming? Matches original text
Language: English
Oh where art thou dreaming, On land, or on sea? In my lattice is gleaming The watch-light for thee; And this fond heart is glowing To welcome thee home, And the night is fast going, But thou art not come: No, thou com'st not! 'Tis the time when night flowers Should wake from their rest, 'Tis the hour of all hours When the lute singeth best, But the flowers are half sleeping Till thy glance they see; And the hushed lute is keeping Its music for thee. Yet thou com'st not!
Composition:
- Set to music by Hamish MacCunn (1868 - 1916), "Oh where art thou dreaming?", 1887 [ chorus ], partsong
Text Authorship:
- by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852), "Song"
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Researcher for this page: Virginia Knight
This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 18
Word count: 91