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I want to die while you love me, / While yet you hold me fair, / While laughter lies upon my lips / And lights are in my hair.
I want to die while you love me / And bear to that still bed / Your kisses -- turbulent, unspent, / To warm me when I'm dead.
I want to die while you love me / Oh, who would care to live, / 'Til love has nothing more to ask / And nothing more to give.