Songs, Duos, Trios, Chorusses, &c. in the Comic Opera of the Carnival of Venice, as it is Performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane [by Richard Tickell] |
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AIR by Mr. BANNISTER. |
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AIR by Mr. BANNISTER.
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Soon as the busy Day is o'er,And Evening comes with pleasant shade,
We Gondoliers from shore to shore,
Merrily ply our jovial trade.
And while the Moon shines on the stream,
And as soft music breathes around;
The feathering oar returns the gleam,
And dips in concert to the sound.
And as soft music breathes around;
The feathering oar returns the gleam,
And dips in concert to the sound.
II
Down by some Convent's mould'ring wallsOft we bear the enamour'd youth;
Softly the watchful Fair he calls,
Who whispers vows of Love and Truth.
And while the Moon, &c.
III
“And oft where the Rialto swells,“With happier pairs we circle round;
“Whose secret sighs fond Eccho tells,
“Whose murmur'd vows she bids resound.
And while the Moon, &c.
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“Then joys the Youth, that Love conceal'd,“That fearful Love must own its sighs;
“Then smiles the Maid, to hear reveal'd
“How more than ever she complies.”
And while, &c.
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