Swift Fly the Hours - Irish, arr. Konrad Harley | perf. by Kim Fleuchaus (bass flute)

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Based on the traditional Irish tune "Open the door softly" and words from The Irish Minstrel (Edinburgh: Robert Purdie, 1825), p. 21. Arranged by Konrad Harley (1986-), 2024. Performed by Kim Fleuchaus (bass flute) and Konrad Harley (piano). Sheet music available at Sheet Music Plus: www.sheetmusic...
Lyrics:
Swift fly the hours when, in youth's happy day,
Love and wine wreathe the garland of pleasure;
Mirth on our brow sheds its fostering ray,
And life is a bountiful treasure.
Oh! swift fly the hours when, in youth's happy day,
Love and wine wreathe the garland of pleasure.
Dear to our hearts is the magical chord
That vibrates to sympathy's finger;
Fondly we hang on a sigh or a word,
And 'raptur'd by beauty we linger.
Oh! dear to our hearts is the magical chord
That vibrates to sympathy's finger!
Sweet is the tune when in union of soul
Each cheek with a smile is enlighten'd;
Care flies abash'd from the vine-blushing bowl,
Each eye by good humour is brighten'd.
Oh! sweet is the tune when in union of soul
Each cheek with a smile is enlighten'd!