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by Harold Simpson (1874 - 1955)

Invitation to the dance
 (Sung text for setting by A. Woodforde-Finden)
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Language: English 
Oh, hear how the music is ringing,
Love and laughter fill the air,
All around us glad voices are singing,
Let us dance and banish care !

For the tune is wildly throbbing,
And the world is all a-gleam ;
Let us dance, let us dance, oh beloved,
In an endless blissful dream.

Dance with me the Sevillana,
Let your eyes look deep into mine ! Ah !
Take now your castanet and come,
Oh, life is a dream divine !

Composition:

    Set to music by Amy Woodforde-Finden (1860 - 1919), "Invitation to the dance", published c1912 [ high voice and piano ], from Three Little Mexican Songs : founded on old Mexican airs, no. 3, London ; New York : Boosey & Co.

Text Authorship:

  • by Harold Simpson (1874 - 1955)

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