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As the blackbird in the spring, 'neath the willow tree
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Sat and piped, I heard him sing, sing of Aura Lee
Refrain
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
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Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
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On her cheek the rose was born, 'twas music when she spoke
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In her eyes the light of morn with glorious splendor broke
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
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Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
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Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
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Take my heart and take my ring, I give by all to thee
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Take me for eternity, Dearest Aura Lee
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
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Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
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Aura Lee, the birds may flee the willow's golden hair
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Then the wintry winds may be blowing ev'rywhere
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
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Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
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Yet if they blue eyes I see, gloom will soon depart
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For to me, sweet Aura Lee, is sunshine to the heart
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Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
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Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
Written by W.W. Fosdick and George R. Poulton