William Shakespeare. 1564-1616
135. Under the Greenwood Tree
1 min to read
119 words

Amiens sings: UNDER the greenwood tree, Who loves to lie with me, And turn his merry note Unto the sweet bird's throat, Come hither, come hither, come hither:     Here shall he see     No enemy But winter and rough weather.

  Who doth ambition shun,   And loves to live i' the sun,   Seeking the food he eats,   And pleased with what he gets, Come hither, come hither, come hither:     Here shall he see     No enemy But winter and rough weather.

Jaques replies: If it do come to pass   That any man turn ass,   Leaving his wealth and ease   A stubborn will to please, Ducdame, ducdamè, ducdamè:     Here shall he see     Gross fools as he, An if he will come to me.

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William Shakespeare. 1564-1616
136. Blow, blow, thou Winter Wind
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112 words
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