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CHORUS. Braid the raven hair--
Weave the supple tress--
Deck the maiden fair
In her loveliness--
Paint the pretty face--
Dye the coral lip--
Emphasize the grace
Of her ladyship!
Art and nature, thus allied,
Go to make a pretty bride,
Art and nature, thus allied,
Go to make a pretty bride.

PITTI.: Sit with downcast eye
Let it brim with dew--
Try if you can cry--
We will do so, too.
When you're summoned, start
Like a frightened roe--
Flutter, little heart,
Colour, come and go!
Modesty at marriagetide
Well becomes a pretty bride,
Modesty at marriagetide
Well becomes a pretty bride!

CHORUS. Braid the raven hair--
Weave the supple tress--
Deck the maiden fair
In her loveliness--
Paint the pretty face--
Dye the coral lip--
Emphasize the grace
Of her ladyship!
Art and nature, thus allied,
Go to make a pretty bride,
Art and nature, thus allied,
Go to make a pretty bride.

By Gilbert & Sullivan
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Mikado Act 2 No. 1
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