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After Lyrics by Edward Elgar

Two Songs, Op. 31

1900

A little time for laughter
A little time to sing
A little time to kiss and cling
And no more kissing after
A little while for scheming
Love's unperfected schemes;
A little time for golden dreams
Then no more any dreaming
A little while 'twas given
To me to have thy love;
Now, like a ghost, alone I move
About a ruined heaven
A little time for speaking
Things sweet to say and hear;
A time to seek, and find thee near
Then no more any seeking
A little time for saying
Words the heart breaks to say;
A short, sharp time wherein to pray
Then no more need for praying;
But long, long years to weep in
And comprehend the whole
Great grief that desolates the soul
And eternity to sleep in
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Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar

About “After” by Edward Elgar

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"After" is credited to Edward Elgar. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"After" appears on "Two Songs, Op. 31" in 1900.

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