If thou would'st have me sing and play As once I play'd and sung, Firs…

Charles Lamb
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If thou would'st have me sing and play As once I play'd and sung, First take this time-worn lute away, And bring one freshly strung.
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If thou would'st have me sing and play As once I play'd and sung, First take this time-worn lute away, And bring one freshly strung.

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