Homely looks and bad complexion

 

• SONG — FREDERIC: Oh, is there not one maiden breast

Oh, is there not one maiden here

Whose homely face and bad complexion

Have caused all hope to disappear

Of ever winning man's affection?

Of such a one, if such there be,

I swear by Heaven's arch above you,

If you will cast your eyes on me,

However plain you be, I'll love you,

However plain you be,

If you will cast your eyes on me,

However plain you be I'll love you,

I'll love you, I'll love, I'll love you!

 

from Gilbert & Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance'