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Allon, gay bergeres
Staff Notation • Sacred, Chansons
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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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Allon, gay bergeres by Guillaume Costeley — Lyrics
Refrain
Allon, gay, gay, gay, Bergeres,
Allon, gay, soyez legeres, Suyvez moy.
1.
Allon, allon voir le Roy,
Qui du ciel en terre est nay,
Allon, gay …
2.
Un beau present luy feray, De quoy?
De ce flageollet que j'ay tant gay.
Allon, gay …
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About Allon, gay bergeres
Imagine a pastoral scene at Christmas. Guillaume Costeley’s chanson Allon, gay, bergeres invites singers to join shepherds on their joyful journey to see the newborn King. Sung in French by an SATB choir, this secular song from the Renaissance era uses vivid imagery of shepherds offering gifts and celebrating the infant Christ. The text is lighthearted and energetic, from the opening invitation to dance to the final, merry declaration, "Le Roy boit!" (The King drinks!). Its vivacious refrain and descriptive verses make it an engaging choice for a choir looking for spirited French part-music with a festive spirit.
