American Old Time Song Lyrics: 47 Couldst Thou But Know
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 47
COULD'ST THOU BUT KNOW.
Copyright, 1894, by T. B. Harms & Co.
Words by J. Cheever Goodwin. Music by Woolson Morse.
Arthur.-Could'st thou know, oh, sweetheart mine, how, in sorrow, I pine,
To fear a prey; torn by a love that I dare not betray;
Soon, I trow, thou would'st appear, and my sad spirit cheer;
For thou alone reignest my queen, with my heart for thy throne;
Niobe.-Happiness divine, thy loving voice I hear;
Ending every brooding doubt, dispelling every fear;
Oh, what joy is mine, bliss beyond compare;
I no more repine, all the world is fair;
Oh, what joy is mine, bliss beyond compare;
I no more repine, for all the world is fair.
Arthur.-Thy coming speed-my loving arms
Shall be thy shield from all life's harms;
Let doubts and fears forgotten be,
Lost in the knowledge that I love but thee,
I love but thee, I love but thee,
With love as endless as eternity;
I love but thee, I love but thee,
Thee, and only thee,
With a love that undying shall be;
I love thee, but thee, I love only thee.
Niobe.-I love but thee, I love but thee,
With love as endless as eternity;
I love but thee, I love but thee;
Love thee, and only thee,
With a love that undying shall be:
I love thee, but thee, I love only thee.