Love smiles but to deceive

'Tis gone, the past was all a dream,

The light of life is o'er,

The hope that once so bright did seem

Now shines for me no more.

Ah! foolish heart, without a thought,

In joy that did'st believe,

Nor knew what many a tale has taught,

Love smiles but to deceive.

No more I'll join the dance and song,

Nor mingle with the gay,

And happy as the day is long

Beguile the hours away.

I'll seek me out some silent spot

I solitude to grieve,

And learn what many a tale has taught

Love smiles but to deceive.