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An Auto Ride
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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An Auto Ride by Charles Austin Miles — Lyrics
Yeo ho! Yeo ho! is a sailor’s song,
But it will not do for me;
No, I do not care
For the restless rolling sea.
I do not like the breaker’s roar
Of the waves upon the shore,
It is nicer, for in my brand new car,
So come and take a ride with me.
Turn it over once again,
Something’s bursted, that is plain;
Fill her up with gasoline,
Climb aboard the limousine;
Give the crank another turn,
Get the stuff to burn.
I’m not going very far,
I can take a trolley car.
There! She gives another cough,
Surely, surely we are off;
On, on, we’re leaving care behind us,
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About An Auto Ride
Charles Austin Miles wrote this charming secular SATB part-song with English lyrics. The music captures the novelty and excitement of early automobile travel, contrasting it with the traditional sailor's song and the perceived dangers of the sea. The text paints a vivid, humorous picture of getting a new car started, embracing the freedom of the open road and leaving worries behind. The piece is full of lively energy and evocative imagery, perfect for a choir looking for a lighthearted and engaging addition to their program. The composer clearly relished the idea of a motor car adventure.
