And if it doesn't bore you, I'll sing you just a verse,

You'll say it might be better; but I think it might be worse.

"O lady who was singing

With happy semi-grand,

A troubadour is waiting,

He's asking for your hand,

Carrissima! Mia! Agrah!

From other lands I roam,

Be ready with the trousseau,

I'll come, and take you home!