The earth is so fair and the heavens so blue

John [Jacques] Jacobsson

The earth is so fair and the heavens so blue,

And the breeze is breathing so warmly too;

And the flowers of the meadows are gleaming through

The sparkling and glittering morning dew;

And the people are joyous wherever I view.

Yet were I in my grave at rest

And folded close to my lost love's breast.