THE PIPER
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Shepherd! while the lambs do feed, And you rest beneath a tree, Pipe upon an oaten reed Merrily and merrily.
Should it rain do not forbear— Rain comes from the happy sky— Tune us now a quiet air Till the shower passes by.
Back the sun will come in gold! Pipe away, my dear, until Evening brings the lambs to fold— You may weep then if you will.