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 SONGS

DUETS, CATCHES, GLEES, &c.

HAD I A HEART FOR FALSEHOOD FRAMED.

Words by R. B. Sheridan.

Air,-" Gramachree."

Had I a heart for falsehood framed, I ne'er could injure you ; For though your tongue no promise claim'd, Your charms would make me true. To you no soul should bear deceit, No stranger offer wrong; But friends in all the aged you'll meet, And lovers in the young. But when they learn that you have bless'd Another with your heart, They'll bid aspiring passion rest, And act a brother's part. Then, lady, dread not their deceit, Nor fear to suffer wrong; For friends in all the aged you'll meet, And lovers in the young.