A Woman's Life and Love

Since I first saw him, I think myself blind
 I look around me, and it's only him I see
 His image floats before me, so gentle and so kind
 He has got a clear mind and firm courage
 O ring upon my finger, little golden ring
 Devoutly I press you to my lips and to my heart
 Sisters come adorn me, banish foolish fear
 Twine upon my furrowed brow
 The blossoming myrtle
 I serve him and live for him
 Belong wholly to him
 Give myself and find myself transfigured by his brightness
 Ring upon my finger, little golden ring
 Devoutly I press you to my lips and to my heart
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 The blissful dream of childhood has ended
 Now I drink delicious death with you my love
 Now you have me caused me my first pain, that really hurt
 You sleep, you hard cruel man, the sleep of death
 The veil falls, the bell tolls, the black shawls, the carriage rolls
 You, my whole world