from Act II, Scene 2 of the English opera
The Bohemian Girl by Michael William Balfe
Libretto: Alfred Bunn
Role: Arline, daughter of Count Arnheim, raised in a gypsy camp
Voice Part: soprano Fach: lyric soprano
Setting: A street fair in Presburg
Synopsis: A troop of gypsies is performing at a street fair in Presburg. The featured soloist is Arline, who leads this song. The chorus joins her on the refrains.