1. Many a day my heart is thrilled with joy
Yet my life seems straitened by other things
١. وَلَرُبَّ يَومٍ هاجَ مِن طَرَبي
وَلَقَد يَضيقُ بِغيرِهِ ذَرعي
2. By beauteous sights and melodious sounds
That call up tears to my eyes and ears
٢. مِن مَنظَرٍ حَسَنٍ وَمِن نَغَمٍ
نَدعوهُ قَيدَ العَينِ وَالسَمعِ
3. When night's darkness falls upon our gathering
The gloom is pierced by candles bright and clear
٣. لَمّا أَظَلَّ اللَيلُ مَجلِسَنا
طُعِنَ الدُجى بِأَسِنَّةِ الشَمعِ