Beautiful thoughts linger near me

Beautiful thoughts linger near me,

Sweetest of visions appear,

Bearing their gladness to cheer me,

Ev'ry bright day of the year;

Velvety voices are bringing

Tidings delightful to hear,

Heavenly angels are singing,

Beautiful thoughts linger near

Beautiful thoughts linger near me,

Fairest of maidens I view,

Coming with roses to cheer me,

Kisses so tender and true;

Bluest of eyes are peeping,

Slyly and careless of fear,

Blushes in cheeks are a-sleeping,

Beautiful thoughts linger near

Beautiful thoughts never leave me,

Always be ready and near,

For you can never deceive me,

All is so charming and dear;

While the day's puickly are flying,

Skies will be cloudy and clear,

And when all others are sighing,

Beautiful thoughts linger near.