In the Eye Abides the Heart Beth Nielsen Chapman (In den Augen liegt das Herz) Words by Franz von Kobell Music by Franz Wilhelm Abt, (1819-1885) English Translation by Stephen Collins Foster 1851 Traditional arrangement by Beth Nielsen Chapman © 2004 BNC Songs, ASCAP Produced by Gabe Rhodes Engineered by Joe Gracey Beth Nielsen Chapman: Vocal, acoustic guitar/ Gabe Rhodes: Glass Armonica, Barbarian Pump Organ/ Kimmie Rhodes: Background vocals In the eye abides the heart, Every pure and tender feeling, All emotions worth revealing, Through the eyes their charm impart Words are often clothed in guile For the lips with fear may falter And confiding smiles may alter Oh! believe not in a smile! Chorus 'Tis the eye unveils the heart Every pure and tender feeling, All emotions worth revealing, To the eyes their glow impart If thy bosom heaves a sigh For a fair and cherished maiden, Though her voice with love be laden, Mark the language of her eye There each impulse of her soul Beams for thee in truth and candor There her secret passions wander There remain beyond control Chorus