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Ah, Robin, Gentle Robin
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ah, Robin, Gentle Robin by William Cornysh — Lyrics
Ah, Robin, gentle, Robin,
Tell me how thy leman doth
and thou shalt know of mine.
My lady is unkind I wis,
Alack why is she so?
She lov'th another better than me,
and yet she will say no.
Ah, Robin, gentle, Robin,
Tell me how thy leman doth
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About Ah, Robin, Gentle Robin
Ah, Robin, Gentle Robin paints a scene of tender courtship and gentle misunderstanding. The text expresses a lover's lament: his lady is unkind, seemingly favouring another, yet professing her love for him. He seeks counsel from Robin, enquiring about the state of Robin's own beloved, in the hope of gleaning insight into his own predicament. The response, however, offers a contrasting perspective, with Robin asserting the unwavering faithfulness of women. This charming dialogue is set for three-part treble voices (SSA) in English, typical of the secular part-music tradition of the Renaissance madrigal.
