Ever universal in its scope br It touches here and touches there. br It gives pure joy and inspires hope br In the countless hearts everywhere. br br Ah, music is captivating, br Arresting entwined emotions. br For music indeed is mystic— br Far more than simple devotion. br br Music affects the whole being br Essentially one’s every part. br Thus every culture embraces br Such a heavenly-endowed art. br So enjoy to the soul’s content, br And there’ll be less time to lament.