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[quote=Anonymous]We could always go back to the original words for the tune.  here are the first three verses - it's a drinking song.

To Anacreon in Heav'n, where he sat in full glee, 
A few Sons of Harmony sent a petition; 
That he their Inspirer and Patron wou'd be; 
When this answer arrived from the Jolly Old Grecian; 
"Voice, Fiddle, and Flute, 
No longer be mute, 
I'll lend you my name and inspire you to boot, 
And besides I'll instruct you like me, to intwine, 
The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine."

The news through Olympus immediately flew; 
When Old Thunder pretended to give himself airs. 
If these Mortals are suffered their scheme to pursue, 
The Devil, a Goddess, will stay above stairs. 
"Hark," already they cry, 
"In transports of joy, 
Away to the Sons of Anacreon we'll fly. 
And besides I'll instruct you like me, to intwine, 
The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine.

The Yellow-Haired God and his nine lusty Maids, 
From Helion's banks will incontinent flee, 
Idalia will boast but of tenantless Shades, 
And the bi-forked hill a mere desert will be. 
My Thunder no fear on't, 
Shall soon do it's errand, 
And damme I'll swing the Ringleaders I warrant, 
I'll trim the young dogs, for thus daring to twine, 
The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine."  [/quote]

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