Oh, Kiss but never Tell.
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When love grows warm there is a charm,
And oft a sacred bliss,
When fond hearts greet for lips to meet
In sweet affection’s kiss;
But to reveal the sacred seal
Which hallows it so well,
May quench love’s flame with breath of shame,
So kiss, but never tell.
CHORUS.
Oh, kiss, but never tell, oh never!
Breathing breaks the spell.
True lovers pledged to keep forever,
Kiss, but never tell.
At night, when eyes like stars beam bright,
And kindred souls commune,
And heart to heart love’s vows impart,
Beneath the smiling moon:
At such an hour of magic power,
What hallow’d raptures dwell,
In each true breast by honor blest,
To kiss, and never tell.
CHORUS.
Then kiss but never tell,
Breathing breaks the spell,
True lovers pledged to keep forever,
Kiss, but never tell!