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by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Why I love you
 (Sung text for setting by A. MacFadyen)
 See original
Language: English 
I've sometimes thought it was your eyes,
sometimes your voice,
bade my indifferent heart arise
and make its choice.

I've counted over all your ways,
My sweet, my mate,
And wondered which the sep'rate grace
that holds my fate.

Vain task! I love you. dearest one.
For all you are — 
The charm of heaven hangs not upon
A single star.

Composition:

    Set to music by Alexander MacFadyen (1879 - 1936), "Why I love you"

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author, "The True Charm"

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This text was added to the website: 2021-08-17
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