Calliope: or, the musical miscellany, pp400-1, 1788.

listen to the tune (midi file)

MA CHERE AMIE.

 Ma chere amie, my charming fair,
 Whose smiles can banish ev'ry care;
 In kind compassion smile on me,
 Whose only care is love of thee.
 Ma chere amie;
 Ma chere amie;
 Ma chere amie;
 Ma chere amie.
 
 Under sweet friendship's sacred name
 My bosom caught the tender flame.
 May friendship in they bosom be
 Converted into love for me!
 	Ma chere amie, &c.
 
 Together rear'd, together grown,
 O let us now unite in one!
 Let pit soften thy decree!
 I droop, dear maid; I die for thee!
 	Ma chere amie, &c.