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“Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes” is a traditional English song, often arranged for TTBB (tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone, bass) male voice choirs, with lyrics attributed to Ben Jonson from his 1616 poem “To Celia.” The song is a romantic ballad expressing love and devotion, with the narrator asking his beloved to pledge her love through a gaze or a kiss, metaphorically described as drinking with her eyes. The melody, likely of older folk origin, is lyrical and flowing, well-suited for harmonious four-part male choral arrangements.
In TTBB settings, the arrangement typically emphasizes rich harmonies, with tenors carrying the melody and lower voices providing depth and emotional resonance. The song’s structure is simple, often in strophic form, allowing choirs to highlight vocal blend and expressiveness. It remains a popular choice for choral groups due to its elegant melody and timeless sentiment.
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