1 The Song—best of all songs—Solomon’s song! The Woman 2-3 Kiss me—full on the mouth! Yes! For your love is better than wine, headier than your aromatic oils. The syllables…

1 I’m just a wildflower picked from the plains of Sharon, a lotus blossom from the valley pools. The Man 2 A lotus blossoming in a swamp of weeds— that’s…

1-4 Restless in bed and sleepless through the night, I longed for my lover. I wanted him desperately. His absence was painful. So I got up, went out and roved…

The Man 1-5 You’re so beautiful, my darling, so beautiful, and your dove eyes are veiled By your hair as it flows and shimmers, like a flock of goats in…

The Man 1 I went to my garden, dear friend, best lover! breathed the sweet fragrance. I ate the fruit and honey, I drank the nectar and wine. Celebrate with…

The Chorus 1 So where has this love of yours gone, fair one? Where on earth can he be? Can we help you look for him? The Woman 2-3 Never…

1-9 Shapely and graceful your sandaled feet, and queenly your movement— Your limbs are lithe and elegant, the work of a master artist. Your body is a chalice, wine-filled. Your…

1-2 I wish you’d been my twin brother, sharing with me the breasts of my mother, Playing outside in the street, kissing in plain view of everyone, and no one…