Thomas Weelkes - Welcome, sweet pleasure

Welcome, sweet pleasure
My wealth and treasure;
To haste our playing
There’s no delaying
No no!
This mirth delights me
When sorrow frights me
Then sing we all
Fa la la la la!

Sorrow, content thee
Mirth must prevent thee:
Though much thou grievest
Thou none relievest
No no!
Joy, come delight me
Though sorrow spite me
Then sing we all
Fa la la la la!

Grief is disdainful
Sottish and painful:
Then wait on pleasure
And lose no leisure
No no!
Heart’s ease it lendeth
And comfort sendeth
Then sing we all
Fa la la la la!