Romeo and Juliet What is a Youth? (1968) Nino Rota

What is a youth? Impetuous fire. What is a maid? Ice and desire. The world wags on A rose will bloom, It then will fade So does a youth. So does the fairest maid. Comes a time when one sweet smile Has its seasons for awhile Then Love’s in love with me Some may think only to marry. Others will tease and tarry. Mine is the very best parry, Cupid he rules us all. Caper the caper; sing me the song Death will come soon to hush us along Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall, Love is a pass-time that never w