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A Drinking Song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A Drinking Song by Julius Benedict — Lyrics
Drink, drink, drink! and fill the night with mirth,
Drink, drink, drink! Let us have a mighty measure;
Drink, and fill the night with mirth,
Till we quite forget the earth, and soar
In the world, the world of pleasure.
Drink, and let a health go round,
'Tis the drinker's noble duty,
To the eyes that shine and wound,
To the mouths that bud in beauty.
Drink, drink, fill the night with mirth.
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About A Drinking Song
Julius Benedict's A Drinking Song is a secular TTBB partsong for male voices. It opens with an exuberant call to fill the night with mirth, urging singers to forget earthly cares and embrace pleasure. The text celebrates the joys of drinking and toasts to the beauty of loved ones. The music likely reflects this boisterous and celebratory mood, with the four male parts interweaving to create a full, robust sound suitable for hearty communal singing. The piece captures the spirit of social gathering and good cheer, characteristic of traditional partsongs designed for enjoyment and camaraderie.
