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Cruelty Has a Human Heart Lyrics by Ralph Vaughan Williams

Ten Blake Songs

1958

Cruelty has a human heart
And Jealousy a human face
Terror the human form divine
And Secrecy the human dress
The human dress is forgèd iron
The human form a fiery forge
The human face a furnace seal'd
The human heart its hungry gorge

About “Cruelty Has a Human Heart” by Ralph Vaughan Williams

Read the complete lyrics to "Cruelty Has a Human Heart" by Ralph Vaughan Williams from the album "Ten Blake Songs" in 1958. 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.

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"Cruelty Has a Human Heart" is credited to Ralph Vaughan Williams. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Cruelty Has a Human Heart" appears on "Ten Blake Songs" in 1958.

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