Grant me but a day, love, 
 But a day, 
Ere I give my heart, 
 My heart away, 
Ere I say the word 
 I'll ne'er unsay. 

Is it earnest with me? 
 Is it play? 
Did the world in arms 
 Cry to me, "Stay!" 
Not a moment then 
 Would I delay. 

Yet, for very love, 
 I say thee nay. 
Ere I give my heart, 
 My heart away, 
Grant me but a day, love, 
 But a day!