Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote) movie - Dulcinea lyrics

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DON QUIXOTE <br>

(enters the inn) <br>

Sweet lady... fair virgin... <br>

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(Don Quixote averts his eyes worshipfully) <br>

I dare not gaze full upon thy countenance <br>

Lest I be blinded by beauty. But I implore <br>

Thee - speak once thy name. <br>

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ALDONZA <br>

Aldonza. <br>

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DON QUIXOTE <br>

My lady jests. <br>

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ALDONZA <br>

Aldonza! <br>

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DON QUIXOTE <br>

The name of a kitchen-scullion... or perhaps my <br>

lady's serving-maid? <br>

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ALDONZA <br>

I told you my name! Now get out of the way. <br>

(She clears past him to the table.) <br>

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DON QUIXOTE <br>

(Smiling, sill keeping his eyes averted) <br>

Did my lady think to put me to a test? <br>

Ah, sweet sovereign of my captive heart. I shall <br>

not fail thee, for I know... <br>

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I have dreamed thee too long, <br>

Never seen thee or touched thee. <br>

But known thee with all of my heart. <br>

Half a prayer, half a song, <br>

Thou hast always been with me, <br>

Though we have been always apart. <br>

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Dulcinea... Dulcinea... <br>

I see heaven when I see thee, Dulcinea, <br>

And thy name is like a prayer <br>

An angel whispers... Dulcinea... Dulcinea! <br>

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If I reach out to thee, <br>

Do not tremble and shrink <br>

From the touch of my hand on thy hair. <br>

Let my fingers but see <br>

Thou art warm and alive, <br>

And no phantom to fade in the air. <br>

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Dulcinea... Dulcinea... <br>

I have sought thee, sung thee, <br>

Dreamed thee, Dulcinea! <br>

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Now I've found thee, <br>

And the world shall know thy glory, <br>

Dulcinea... Dulcinea! <br>

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(The scene reverts to the prison where Cervantes <br>

tells of Don Quixote's family and friends who are <br>

worried about his mental state)<br>

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