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Fairest Isle Lyrics by Henry Purcell

King Arthur

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Fairest isle, all isles excelling
Seat of pleasure and of love
Venus here will choose her dwelling
And forsake her Cyprian grove
Cupid from his fav'rite nation
Care and envy will remove;
Jealousy, that poisons passion
And despair, that dies for love

Gentle murmurs, sweet complaining
Sighs that blow the fire of love
Soft repulses, kind disdaining
Shall be all the pains you prove
Ev'ry swain shall pay his duty
Grateful ev'ry nymph shall prove;
And as these excel in beauty
Those shall be renown'd for love

About “Fairest Isle” by Henry Purcell

Read the complete lyrics to "Fairest Isle" by Henry Purcell from the album "King Arthur". 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.

"Fairest Isle" is performed by Henry Purcell. from the album "King Arthur" 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 "Fairest Isle", explore more songs by Henry Purcell 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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"Fairest Isle" is credited to Henry Purcell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Fairest Isle" appears on "King Arthur".

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