Lyrics The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37 / Act 1: "Tarquinius Does Not Dare" - English Chamber Orchestra , Benjamin Britten , Sir Peter Pears

Tarquinia does not dare
When Tarquinia does not desire
But I am the prince of Rome
And Lucretia's eyes are in mine
It is not far to Rome
Not far to Rome
Not far
Not far
Oh come to me, Tarquinia
Come to me
The lights of Rome are beckoning
The city sleeps
Collective sleeps
Lucretia
Lucretia