Historic Sheet Music Collection

Document Type

Score

Publication Date

1839

Comments

The Dream is Past
a song written by Edward Fitz Auburn Esq.
composed by Stephen Glover.
Boston: published by H. Prentiss . 33 Court St.

Some of the resources may contain offensive language or negative stereotypes. Such materials should be seen in the context of the time period and as a reflection of attitudes of the time. The items are part of the historical record, and do not represent the views of the libraries or the institution.

Lyrics

The dream is past, and with it fled,
The hopes that once my passion fed;
And darkly die, mid grief and pain,
The joys which gone come not again.
My soul, in silence and in tears
Has cherish'd now for many years;
A love for one, who does not know
The thoughts that in my bosom glow.
Oh! cease my heart, thy throbbing hide
Another soon will be his bride;
And hopes last faint but cheering ray,
Will then forever pass away.

They cannot see the silent tear
That falls uncheck'd when none are near;
Nor do they mark the smother'd sigh,
That leaves my breast when they are by.
I know my cheek is paler now,
And smiles no longer deck my brow;
'Tis youth's dcay, 'twill soon begin
To tell the thoughts that dwell within
Oh! let me rouse my sleeping pride,
And from his gate, my feelings hide;
He shall not smile, to think that I,
With love for him could pine and die.

Download
COinS
 

The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author.