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
