The Poetical Works of Robert Burns/Why, why tell thy Lover

by Robert Burns (1759-1796)

WHY, WHY TELL THY LOVER.

TUNE—'CALEDONIAN HUNT'S DELIGHT.'

 

Why, why tell thy lover,
 Bliss he never must enjoy?
Why, why undeceive him,
 And give all his hopes the lie?

O why, while fancy, raptur'd, slumbers,
 Chloris, Chloris all the theme!
Why, why wouldst thou, cruel,
 Wake thy lover from his dream?