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Elegy Lyrics by Benjamin Britten

Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings, Op. 31

1943

O Rose, thou art sick!
The invisible worm
That flies in the night
In the howling storm
Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy:
And his dark secret love
Does thy life destroy

About “Elegy” by Benjamin Britten

Read the complete lyrics to "Elegy" by Benjamin Britten from the album "Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings, Op. 31" in 1943. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Elegy" is performed by Benjamin Britten. from the album "Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings, Op. 31" in 1943 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Elegy", explore more songs by Benjamin Britten using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Elegy" is credited to Benjamin Britten. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Elegy" appears on "Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings, Op. 31" in 1943.

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