by Edward Lear (1812 - 1888), as Derry Down Derry
Language: English
There was a Young Lady whose eyes Were unique as to colour and size; When she opened them wide, People all turned aside, And started away in surprise.
Composition:
- Set to music by Gary Bachlund (b. 1947), "Eyes", 2002 [ soprano and piano ], from "Calico Pie" and Other Nonsense, no. 4
Text Authorship:
- by Edward Lear (1812 - 1888), as Derry Down Derry, appears in A Book of Nonsense, first published 1846
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
This text was added to the website: 2007-05-07
Line count: 5
Word count: 28