To the Nightingale

Sing to me O Nightingale!
Let my heart cease to wail.
Calm my aching heart
Longing for home. Why did I depart?

Serenade. Croon to me O Nightingale.
Soothe my anguished soul.
Heal me with your voice: I'm an injured foal.
Croon, O Nightingale.

Hum to me, my Nightingale, I beg you.
Restore my life and strength anew.
With your healing song, wash away
My grief and make me gay.

Give me music, Nightingale, please.
And let my torment cease
Calm my heart, soothe my soul--
Have mercy on this injured foal.