Shakespeare's Sonnet 96

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Verse 1

In the garden of youth's embrace

Where time unfurls its gentle grace

There lies a charm both fierce and fair

A siren's call through the fragrant air

Pre-Chorus

Guard the truth, let shadows fall

Dance with virtues, stand up tall

Chorus

O what a lovely face you show

Graced with virtues that always glow

But beware the tricks that you might play

For truth can soften or lead astray

Post-Chorus

Oh, oh, oh, oh my dear

Oh, oh, oh, steer clear

Verse 2

Many a star have they deceived

And many hearts have been relieved

Yet within your heart beats bright

A love that can't deny the light

Pre-Chorus

So guard your heart against deceit

Dance with truth in every beat

Chorus

O what a lovely face you show

Graced with virtues that always glow

But beware the tricks that you might play

For truth can soften or lead astray

Post-Chorus

Oh, oh, oh, oh my dear

Oh, oh, oh, steer clear

Bridge

In whispers, your name they call

The charm you wield entwines us all

Let your heart be true and bold

For in its warmth, we're consoled

Verse 3

Temptations rise with each new dawn

But strength of heart will carry on

Embrace the virtues you possess

While the shadows fade and the night’s distress

Chorus

O what a lovely face you show

Graced with virtues that always glow

But beware the tricks that you might play

For truth can soften or lead astray

Post-Chorus

Oh, oh, oh, oh my dear

Oh, oh, oh, steer clear

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