Aura Lee

Aura Lee

Verse 1:

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As the blackbird in the spring

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beneath the willow tree,

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Sat and piped I heard him sing, 

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and sing of Aura Lee.

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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid of golden hair,

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Sunshine came along with thee,

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and swallows in the air.

Verse 2:

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On her cheek the rose was born, 

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'twas music when she spake

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In her eyes the rays of morn with splendor break

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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid of golden hair

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Sunshine came along with thee, 

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and swallows in the air.

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Aura Lee, the bird may flee, the willow's golden hair
Swing through winter fitfully on cold and stormy air
Yet if thine eyes I see gloom will soon depart
For to me sweet Aura Lee is sunshine through my heart

When the mistletoe was green amidst the winter's snows
Sunshine in thy face was seen and kissing lips of rose
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, take my golden ring
Love and light return witt thee and swallows with the spring