From Amore traditore, BWV 203
Composer |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
|---|---|
Key |
C major |
Meter |
3/4 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
116 measures |
Italian text |
English translation |
|---|---|
Chi in amore ha nemica la sorte, |
Whoever has fate as his enemy in love |
È follia, se non lascia d’amar. |
is a fool if he does not give up loving. |
Sprezzi l’alma le crude ritorte, |
May the soul fracture its cruel bonds |
Se non trova mercede al penar. |
if it cannot find mercy for its suffering. |