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All in a garden green
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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All in a garden green — Lyrics
All in a garden green, two lovers sat at ease,
As they could scarce be seen above the leafy trees.
They lovèd lofty full, and no wronger than truly,
In the time of the year cam betwixt May and July.
Quoth he, "Most lovely maid, my troth shall ay endure,
And be not thou afraid, but rest thee still secure
That I will love thee, long as life in me shall last:
Now I am strong and young and when my youth is past.
"When I am grey and old, and then must stoop to age,
I'le love thee twentyfold, my troth I here engage.
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About All in a garden green
This is a charming setting of a traditional English text, painting a pastoral scene of two lovers in a garden. The poem expresses a tender and enduring devotion, with the speaker promising unwavering love through youth and old age. The SATB arrangement brings this Renaissance-style madrigal to life, with interwoven vocal lines that capture the gentle atmosphere and heartfelt sentiment of the lyrics. It is a delightful choice for a secular part-song, offering a chance for expressive singing and a beautiful evocation of timeless romantic feeling.
