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All That's Bright Must Fade. (Indian Air.)

By Thomas Moore

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All that's bright must fade,--         The brightest still the fleetest;     All that's sweet was made         But to be lost when sweetest.     Stars that shine and fall;--         The flower that drops in springing;--     These, alas! are types of all         To which our hearts are clinging.     All that's bright must fade,--         The brightest still the fleetest;     All that's sweet was made         But to be lost when sweetest?     Who would seek our prize         Delights that end in aching?     Who would trust to ties         That every hour are breaking?     Better far to be         In utter darkness lying,     Than to be blest with light and see         That light for ever flying.     All that's bright must fade,--         The brightest still the fleetest;     All that's sweet was made         But to be lost when sweetest!

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Thomas Moore

About Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter best known for "Irish Melodies" (1808–1834), a collection of songs including "The Last Rose of Summer" and "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms." He was the most popular poet of his era in the British Isles.

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