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