Lay a garland on my hearse

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Lyricists: Francis Beaumont & John Fletcher.

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English.png English text

Lay a garland on my[her] hearse,
Of the[...] dismal yew,
Maidens, willow branches bear,
Say I[she] died true.
My love was false, but I was firm
From my hour of birth;
Upon my buried body lie
Lightly, gentle earth.

Note: The words inside the brackets indicate alterations to the original poem by Beaumont and Fletcher in the Pearsall version. The word "thou" in the last line has been added in the composition.

German.png German translation

Legt den Kranz von dunkler Eibe
sachte auf ihr Grab;
Weidenzweige bringt, ihr Mädchen,
sagt, wie treu sie starb.
Untreu war ihr Lieb, doch sie war
aufrecht immerzu.
Ihren Leib, o Erde, bette
sanft zur ew'gen Ruh.

Poetic translation released under the CPDL license by Jan-Frerk Burmester. The translator would appreciate feedback if you use his translations - please email: jf.burmester At sign.png web.de

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