One kiss, my darling, only one!
And all the rest of the world may go;
What does it matter when all is done?
Wont you believe when I tell you so?
Wont you trust me with one caress?
It is so little, and yet so much!
Send my soul to forgetfulness
Under the spell of your passionate touch!
Press your lips just once to mine!
Hold me close to you, dearest heart!
I will place my hand in thine,
Teach you love and its wonderful art.
Ah! do not let me plead in vain!
Surely it will not come amiss!
Dear; thou shalt have it back again,
A thousand times,—for just one kiss!