What is a youth Impetuous fire What is a maid Ice and desire The world wags onA rose will bloom It then will fade So does a youth So does the fairest maidComes a time when one sweet smile Has its seasons for awhile Then Love's in love with me Some may think only to marry Others will tease and tarry Mine is the very best parry Cupid he rules us allCaper the cape, sing me the song Death will come soon to hush us along Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall Love is a pass-time that never will pall Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall Cupid he rules us allA rose will bloom It then will fade So does a youth So does the fairest maid
