by William Burnaby (1672/3 - 1706)
If I hear Orinda swear Matches base text
Language: English
If I hear Orinda swear She cures my jealous smart; The treachery becomes the fair, And doubly fires my heart. Beauty's strength and treasure In falsehood still remain. She gives the greatest pleasure That gives the greatest pain.
Composition:
- Set to music by John Eccles (1668 - 1735), "If I hear Orinda swear", 1703, from the incidental music to Love Betrayed, or The Agreeable Disappointment
Text Authorship:
- by William Burnaby (1672/3 - 1706)
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This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 8
Word count: 38