Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life

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Words-Rita Johnson Young
Music-Victor Herbert Date 

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Ah, sweet mystery of life, 

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at last I found thee.

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Ah, I know at last, 

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the secret of it all.

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All the longing, seeking, 

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stressing, waiting, yearning.

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The burning hopes, the joy 

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and idle tears that fall.

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For 'tis love and love alone 

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the world is seeking.

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And 'tis love and love alone 

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that can repay.

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'Tis the answer, 

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'tis the end and all of living.

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For it is love alone, 

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love alone that rules for aye.