Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.
Song
A good song is none the worse for being sung twice.
A silly song may be sung in many ways.Danish.
Be the day ever so long, at length cometh even song.
Give me the making of the songs of a people, I care not who makes their laws.
New songs are eagerly sung (or are liked best).German, Danish.
Sweet song has betrayed many.German.
There is an end o’ an auld sang.