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The Fly Lyrics by Richard Rodney Bennett

The Insect World

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Busy, curious, thirsty fly!
Drink with me and drink as I:
Freely welcome to my cup
Couldst thou sip and sip it up:
Make the most of life you may
Life is short and wears away
Just alike, both mine and thine
Hasten quick to their decline:
Thine's a summer, mine no more
Though repeated to threescore
Threescore summers, when they're gone
Will appear as short as one!

About “The Fly” by Richard Rodney Bennett

Read the complete lyrics to "The Fly" by Richard Rodney Bennett from the album "The Insect World". 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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"The Fly" is credited to Richard Rodney Bennett. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Fly" appears on "The Insect World".

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