Aura Lee

	  		
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As the blackbird in the spring, 'neath the willow tree, 
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Sat and piped, I heard him sing; sing of Aura Lee. 
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair 
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Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air. 

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In thy blush the rose was born, music when you spake. 
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Through thine azure eye, the morn, sparkling seemed to break. 
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, birds of crimson wing 
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Never song have sung to me as in that night, sweet spring. 

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

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