1st Voice
Humour say what mak`st thou here
In the presence of a queen?

2nd Voice
Princes hold conceit most dear
All conceit in humour seen.

1st Voice
Thou art a heavy laden mood.

2nd Voice
Humour is Invention`s food.

Chorus
But never humour yet was true
But that which only pleaseth you.

1st Voice
O I am as heavy as earth
Say then who is Humour now?

2nd Voice
I am now inclined to mirth
Humour I as well as thou.

1st Voice
Why then `tis I am drowned in woe.

2nd Voice
No no. Wit is cherished so.

Chorus
But never humour yet was true
But that which only pleaseth you.

1st Voice
Mirth then is drowned in sorrow`s brim.
O in sorrow all things sleep.

2nd Voice
No no fool the light`st things swim.
Heavy things sink to the deep.

1st Voice
In her presence all things smile.

2nd Voice
Humour frolic then awhile.

Chorus
But never humour yet was true
But that which only pleaseth you.