25 Famous Quotes by Thomas Haynes Bayly
10/13/1797 - (Present)
Also Known As:
Bayly, Thomas Haynes
T. H. Bayly
Thomas Haynes Bayley
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About Thomas Haynes Bayly
Thomas Haynes Bayly was an English poet, songwriter, dramatist, and miscellaneous writer.
The son of a wealthy lawyer in Bath, Bayly intended to become an attorney like his father, but he changed his mind and thought of entering the church, but he abandoned this idea also and gave himself to writing for the stage and the periodical press. He is chiefly known for his songs which, set to the music of Bishop and other eminent composers, found universal acceptance. Some were set to his own music. He also wrote several novels and a number of farces. Although making a large income from his writings, in addition to that of his wife, he encountered financial problems.
His best known songs include Old House at Home, I'd be a Butterfly, Oh, no, we never mention him, She wore a Wreath of Roses, The Mistletoe Bough, and Long, Long Ago. Except for Thomas Moore, Bayly is regarded as the most popular song writer of his time.
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My fond affection thou hast seen,
Then judge of my regret
To think more happy thou hadst been
If we had never met!
And has that thought been shared by thee?
Ah, no! that smiling cheek
Proves more unchanging love for me
Than labor'd words could speak.
Wives
Quotes, by Thomas Haynes Bayly , Source: To My Wife
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Fly away, pretty moth, to the shade
Of the leaf where you slumbered all day;
Be content with the moon and the stars, pretty moth,
And make use of your wings while you may.
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But tho' dreams of delight may have dazzled you quite,
They at last found it dangerous play;
Many things in this world that look bright, pretty moth,
Only dazzle to lead us astray.
World
Quotes, by Thomas Haynes Bayly , Source: Fly away, pretty Moth
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Oh, I have roamed o'er many lands,
And many friends I've met;
Not one fair scene or kindly smile
Can this fond heart forget.
Memory
Quotes, by Thomas Haynes Bayly , Source: O, Steer my Bark to Erin's Isle
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Oh! no! we never mention her,
Her name is never heard;
My lips are now forbid to speak
That once familiar word.
- Thomas Haynes Bayly,
Names
Quotes, by Thomas Haynes Bayly , Source: Melodies of Various Nations--Oh! No! We Never Mention Her
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O give me new figures! I can't go on dancing
The same that were taught me ten seasons ago;
The schoolmaster over the land is advancing,
Then why is the master of dancing so slow?
It is such a bore to be always caught tripping
In dull uniformity year after year;
Invent something new, and you'll set me a skipping:
I want a new figure to dance with my Dear!
Dancing
Quotes, by Thomas Haynes Bayly , Source: Quadrille a la Mode
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I've now got the music book ready,
Do sit up and sing like a lady
A recitative from Tancredi,
And something from "Palpiti!"
Sing forte when first you begin it,
Piano the very next minute,
They'll cry "What expression there's in it!"
Don't sing English ballads to me!
Ballads
Quotes, by Thomas Haynes Bayly , Source: Don't Sing English Ballads to Me
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