Sings the nightingale to the rose

Sings the nightingale to the rose:

Without thy love I die!

Sweetheart, regard my cry!

Sings the fountain, as it flows:

O lily, comfort give,

sweetheart, for thee I live!

O sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart dear,

I love thee and I wait thee here.

Sings the cyclamen to the bee:

In love alone is rest;

sweetheart, come to my breast!

Sings the moon on high to the sea:

I shine for thee alone,

sweetheart, I am thine own!

O sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart dear,

I love thee and I wait thee here.