A lute’s expressive chords, and thus in deep tones sung.

Serenade.

Sweet Lady bright—Lenore! Lenore!

Oh! list to thy lover’s lay,

Whilst the moonbeams shine o’er the forest boughs

As rich as the glow of day!

Oh! Lady fair—Lenore! Lenore!

My deep love to thee I’ll tell,

For the secret founts of my heart o’erflow

Unlocked by the moonbeam’s spell!