National Lyrics, and Songs for Music/Sing to me, Gondolier

by Felicia Hemans

For other versions of this work, see Sing, Gondolier!.

‡ SING TO ME, GONDOLIER!

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Sing to me, Gondolier!
    Sing words from Tasso's lay;
While blue, and still, and clear,
    Night seems but softer day:
The gale is gently falling
    As if it paus'd to hear
Some strain the past recalling;
    Sing to me, Gondolier!

Oh, ask me not to wake
    The memory of the brave;
Bid no high numbers break
    The silence of the wave.

Gone are the noble-hearted,
    Closed the bright pageants here;
And the glad song is departed
    From the mournful Gondolier!