Kiss me softly and speak to me low; br Malice has ever a vigilant ear; br What if Malice were lurking near? br Kiss me, dear! br Kiss me softly and speak to me low. br br Kiss me softly and speak to me low; br Envy, too, has a watchful ear; br What if Envy should chance to hear? br Kiss me, dear! br Kiss me softly and speak to me low, br br Kiss me softly and speak to me low; br Trust me, darling, the time is near br When lovers may love with never a fear; br Kiss me, dear! br Kiss me softly and speak to me low.