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A very bad cold
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A very bad cold by George R. Sturgis — Lyrics
Now, ladies and gentlemen, listen, I pray,
No doubt you have often been told
That singers, when called upon, always complain
Of having a very bad cold.
Our leaders, the Basses, have spoken the truth,
We believe every word they have said;
The adage, though ancient, in our case ’tis true,
For we have a cold in the head.
Yes, the adage is true, as has often been said,
We’ve a cold in the throat, in the nose, in the head;
But we’ll do all we can in our power to please,
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About A very bad cold
This humorous SATB partsong sets a thoroughly secular text that playfully laments the perennial excuse of singers for any perceived vocal shortcomings: a very bad cold. The words express the common adage that singers often complain of illness when called upon to perform, and then proceed to embody this very complaint. The music follows the lighthearted sentiment, offering a delightful and amusing contrast to more serious repertoire. The piece is written in English and is suitable for mixed choirs looking for a light-hearted moment in their programme.
