Verso 1: Just like the songbird, deep in the forest, I sing praises but you never hear; ( And deep in my body my soul is silent, But contented at times when you're near. Verso 2: Please listen to me and I will tell thee, All those words that have never been said; ( They shout inside me but then they cower Behind weakness that's ruling my head. Verso 3: I dearly love thee and not one other Will know sweetness that lies in my breast; ( 'Tis you that made me but God forbade me To uncover my heart to love's test. Verso 4: No love is sorrow and now I'm happy To have thee in this world for my love; ( And now you must know my soul is for thee; That's why this love is my soaring dove: That's why this love is my soaring dove.