Aura Lee

<br>1. As the blackbird in the spring<br>`neath the willow tree<br><br>sat and piped<br>I heard him sing<br>praising Aura Lee.<br>Aura Lee! Aura Lee! Maid of golden hair<br><br>sunshine came along with thee and swall-ows in the air.<br><br>2. Take my heart and take my ring<br>I give my all to thee<br><br>take me for eternity<br>dearest Aura Lee!<br>Aura Lee ! Aura Lee . . .<br><br>3. In her blush the rose was born<br>`twas music when she spoke<br><br>in her eyes<br>the light of morn<br>sparkling seemed to break.<br>Aura Lee! Aura Lee . . .<br><br>4. Aura Lee<br>the bird may flee the willow` golden hair<br><br>then the wintry winds may be blowing ev`rywhere.<br>Yet if thy blue eyes I see<br>gloom will soon depart<br><br>for to me<br>sweet Aura Lee is sunshine to the heart.