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A red, red rose
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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A red, red rose by Martin Johnson — Lyrics
My love is like a red red rose
that's newly sprung in June:
my love is like the melodie
that's sweetly play'd in tune.
So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
so deep in love am I:
and I will love thee still, my dear,
till a' the seas gang dry.
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About A red, red rose
Martin Johnson sets Robert Burns's immortal words to music in this SATB arrangement. The poem, a timeless expression of enduring love, paints a vivid picture of devotion as deep as the ocean and as steadfast as the mountains. Johnson captures the folk-song spirit of the text, creating a piece that is both intimate and grand. The setting allows the rich harmonies of the choir to swell and recede, mirroring the passionate declarations of the lyrics. It is a song that speaks of love's promise, to last until the very end of time, and its eventual, hopeful return. This arrangement is ideal for choirs seeking a heartfelt and universally understood anthem of love.
