It was not thus to be

Composer

Abt., Franz, 1819-1885

Date

• 1865

Publisher

New York: G. Schirmer (35 Union Sq. (W. side))

Summary

• First line: Mine is a life to gloom and sorrow fated.
• First line of chorus: Preserve you heav'n, our lot had been so lovely.
• As performed by: Theodor Habelmann.
• Music engraver: Oakes.
• Publisher's catalog.
• Plate number: 445