In the eye abides the heart. 
Every pure and tender feeling, 
All emotions worth revealing, 
Through the eyes their charm impart. 

Words are often clothed in guile; 
For the lips with fear may falter; 
E'en confiding smiles may alter 
Oh! believe not in a smile! 

'Tis the eye unveils the heart. 
Every pure and tender feeling, 
All emotions worth revealing, 
To the eyes their glow impart. 

If thy bosom heaves a sigh 
For a fair and cherished maiden, 
Though her voice with love be laden, 
Mark the language of her eye 

There each impulse of her soul 
Beams for thee in truth and ardor; 
There her secret passions wander, 
There remain beyond control. 

'Tis the eye unveils the heart. 
Every pure and tender feeling, 
All emotions worth revealing, 
To the eyes their glow impart.