O, O, O that the learned, the learned poets of this time, Who in a lovesick line, a lovesick line so well can speak,

O, O, O that the learned poets of this time, a lovesick line so well can speak, can speak,

Would not consume good wit in unkind rhyme, But with deep care some better subject find, consume good wit in unkind rhyme,

But with deep care some better subject find find.

O, O, O for if their music please in earthly things, How would, how would it sound if strung, if strung with heavenly strings?

O, O, O for if their music please in earthly things, How would, how would it sound if strung, if strung with heavenly, heavenly strings?