Romeo and Juliet What is a Youth (1968) Nino Rota

What is a youth Impetuous fire. What is a maid Ice and desire. The world wags on A rose will bloom, It then will fade So does a youth. So does the fairest maid. Comes a time when one sweet smile Has its seasons for awhile Then Love s in love with me Some may think only to marry. Others will tease and tarry. Mine is the very best parry, Cupid he rules us all. Caper the caper; sing me the song Death will come soon to hush us along Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall, Love is a passtime that never w