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Alexander
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Humorous songs
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Alexander by Herbert Brewer — Lyrics
There was a chap who kept a store,
And, though there might be grander,
He sold his goods to all who came,
And his name was Alexander.
He mixed his goods with cunning hand,
He was a skillful brander;
And since his sugar was half sand,
They called him AlexSander.
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About Alexander
This humorous SATB part-song tells the amusing story of a shopkeeper named Alexander. The text plays on his name, revealing how his clever, if slightly dishonest, business practices led to him being nicknamed 'Alex-Sander'. The narrative continues with his romantic proposal and marriage, culminating in a punny partnership title, 'Alex-and-her!', celebrated by the bride. Herbert Brewer's setting of this witty English text provides a lighthearted and engaging experience for choirs looking for secular repertoire with a playful narrative.
