Larghetto

Grant me but a day, love,

But a day,

Ere I give my heart,

My heart away,

Ere I say the word I'll ne'er unsay.

Is it earnest with me?

Is it play?

Did the world in arms Cry to me, "Stay!" Not a moment then Would I delay.

Yet, for very love,

I say thee nay.

Ere I give my heart,

My heart away,

Grant me but a day, love,

But a day