The Sweetest Melody - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE SWEETEST MELODY. Copyright, 1893, by Geo T. Worth & Co. By J. Aldrich Libbey. 
'Twere vain to tell thee all I feel, Or say for thee I'd die, or say for thee I'd die; My words to thee would fain reveal What my soul would wish to sigh. Ah, well a-day, the sweetest melody Could never, never say one half my love for thee; Then let me silently reveal What my soul would wish to sigh. 
Thou'dst often called my voice a bird's. Whose music liken spell, whose music like a spell, Could change to rapture e'en the words Of our long and sad farewell. Ah, well a-day, etc. 
Now, now from thee I'm forced to sever, My love, adieu, adieu: my love, adieu, adieu; This constant heart throbs for thee ever, 'Twill to the last heat prove true. Ah, well a-day, etc.