The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#22b

22b. So fades the lovely, blooming flow'r

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So fades the lovely, blooming flower,
Frail, smiling solace of an hour,
So soon our transient comforts fly,
And pleasure only blooms to die.

Text Information

• First Line: So fades the lovely, blooming flow'r
• Title: So fades the lovely, blooming flow'r
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DISTRESS
• Meter: L.M.
• Notes: Public Domain.