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Come cantar poss'io d'Amore, Se sdegno ne' begli occhi havete? Deh, se del canto mio sì vaga sete, Mentre accordo la voce e l'intelletto Al suon del vostro detto, Il vostro detto voi, Donna, accordate Con la vostra beltate. Ch'io non posso cantar, Cruda, se'l canto Mi comanda la lingua, e gli occhi il pianto.
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This text was added to the website: 2020-09-11
Line count: 9
Word count: 55
How can I sing of love, if your beautiful eyes scorn me? Oh, if you are so desirous of my song, while I tune my voice and mind to the sound of your words, tune your words, Lady, to your beauty. For I cannot sing, cruel one, if your tongue demands a song and your eyes demand tears.
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Word count: 58
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