Thomas Arne
 (1710 - 1778)

Arne : Why so pale and wan, fond lover (full accompaniment) : illustration

Why so pale and wan, fond lover (full accompaniment)
 (B.2Vn.Continuo)
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Probably written for performance at Vauxhall. This edition includes the original orchestral accompaniment; a version for keyboard reduction is also available.
Lyrics: Sir John Suckling (adapted)

Why so pale and wan, fond lover,
Prithee, prithee, why so pale?
If thy looking well can't move her,
Will thy looking ill prevail?

Why so dull and mute, young sinner?
Why so dull, so dull and mute?
If thy speaking well can't win her,
Will thy saying nothing do't?

Quit for shame, this will not gain her,
This will never, never do;
If thy whining can't attain her,
Then no more, no more pursue.