Salut d'Amour

Listening to Elgar's piece this morning, I thought it sounded very lyrical. Unable to find any sung versions other than this cute K-pop version, I hit upon the idea of writing a TG-themed set of lyrics to the tune. The first lyric came pretty quickly - I apologise for the second - there aren't many words that rhyme with "am"! Verse 2 was written during a quiet helpdesk session this afternoon, and the bridge this evening.

I've tried to keep as close to the tune as possible, although it does get a little tenuous at times (the tune's bridge deviates from uniformity towards the end, as does the final verse). Anyway, enough waffling, on with the lyrics...

Will you love me for the girl I am, my dear?
Accept that I'm a ewe and not a ram, my love?
Will you love me for the girl I am, my dear?
That is all I ask of you.

From before I had my first toy,
I knew I was a girl and not a boy.
Living as a girl would bring me joy, joy, joy.
Can't you see that's who I'm meant to be?

For e'er since the day, when I
First started school, I grew
Ever depressed by conforming to the rule

Oh, living the lie, forced to
Dress up as a boy, How I
Longed to be with the other girls, dear

Will you love me for the girl I am, my dear?
Accept that I'm a ewe and not a ram, my love?
Will you love me for the girl I am, my dear?
That is all I ask of you.