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A Ditty on a high amour at St. James
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A Ditty on a high amour at St. James by Anonymous — Lyrics
A Ditty on a high amour at St. James's
Set to a comical tune.
Great Lord Frog to Lady Mouse
Croakledom hee Croakledom ho;
Dwelling near Saint James' House,
Cocky mi Chari she;
Rode to make his Court one day,
In the merry Month of May,
When the Sun Shon bright and gay,
Twiddle come Tweedle twee.
Lord Frog:
Sing I can’t, my Voice is low
Croakledom hee Croakledom ho;
But for Dancing dare Santlow,
Cocky mi Chari she:
Than altho' my Bum be bare,
All must own ’tis smooth and fair;
I've no Scars of Venus there,
Twiddle come Tweedle twee.
Lady Mouse:
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About A Ditty on a high amour at St. James
This charming secular partsong, A Ditty on a high amour at St. James, is set to a comical tune. It is scored for SSAA voices and sung in English. The text humorously depicts a courtship between Lord Frog and Lady Mouse, with Lord Frog boasting of his dancing prowess and Lady Mouse responding with observations about their contrasting diets and appearances. Composed by an anonymous writer, this piece likely dates from the early 18th century, given its reference to Santlow, a famous dancer of the period. Its lighthearted subject matter and playful narrative make it an ideal choice for a lighter moment in a concert programme, or perhaps for a themed event.
