Was once an ancient monarch

Was once an ancient monarch,

Heavy his heart, his locks were gray,

This poor and aged monarch

Took a wife so young and gay.

Was once a page-boy handsome,

With lightsome heart and curly hair,

The silken train he carried

Of the queen so young and fair.

Dost know the old, old story?

It sounds so sweet, so sad to tell --

Both were obliged to perish,

They loved each other too well.