oh my sweet nurse

pull the curtain aside for a while

so that I can for once have

the sun in my eye

you smile and say

it's a fine day



oh my sweet nurse

pull the curtain aside for a while



then like a ghost at night

you come around all dressed in white

talking to me

and so I have to drink

the water with your poison spilled

for no more will



oh my sweet nurse

seems you have so little time

that you rather put

me to sleep than sit by my side