Lyrics

What is a youth? Impetuous fire; What is a maid? Ice and desire; The world wags on A rose will bloom It then will fade; So does a youth So does a fairest maid; Comes a time when one sweet smile Has its season for awhile; Then loves in love with me; Some may think only to marry Other will tease and tarry Mine is the very best parry; Cupid he rules us all Caper the caper; sing me the song Death will come soon to hush us along; Sweeter than honey as bitter as gall Love is the pasttime that will never pall Sweeter than honey as bitter as gall; Cupid he rules us all Repeat: A rose will bloom; it then will fade So does a youth; so does the fairest maid