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Songs That Every Child Should Know 23 Charming Gabrielle
(Charmente Gabrielle) |
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The composition and authorship of this song is attributed to Henri IV., and written in 1600. The heroine of the romance was Gabrielle d'Estries, Duchess of Beaufort. |
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But I, dear love, shall crown thee,
For I a crown have won, You win it from the heart of me,
I won it from Ballone; Adieu to thee I cherish!
O cruel day; That life should ever perish,
Love lasts for aye! |
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