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Amaryllis
Staff Notation • Secular
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Amaryllis by Edmund Parlow — Lyrics
1. O'er the flow'r bespangled grass
Trips the lovely Amaryllis,
Daisies bend to let her pass,
Thrushes praise her in their song.
Lately all the skies were grey;
Now she's here the sun is shining.
Sad the hours when she's away,
Days are dark and nights are long.
O'er the flow'r bespangled grass
Trips the lovely Amaryllis,
Daisies bend to let her pass,
Thrushes praise her in their song.
2. Now let Strephon sound his flute,
Corydon, in song shall greet her.
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About Amaryllis
Amaryllis celebrates the arrival of spring, personified by a maiden whose presence brings sunshine and joy. The text paints a pastoral scene, with nature itself, in the form of daisies and thrushes, seeming to pay homage. This SSA setting captures the light and airy feel of the poem, depicting a world transformed from grey skies to bright days. The second part of the text brings in shepherds, Strephon and Corydon, who prepare to greet Amaryllis with music and song, calling for flutes and voices to join in a joyful celebration. It’s a charming evocation of nature’s beauty and the happiness that a favoured individual can inspire.
