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Annie Lee
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Annie Lee by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
Oh, sweet her smile, the bonnie smile,
So full of life and glee;
The brightest star that lights our glen,
Is pretty Annie Lee.
The blush of morn plays on her cheek,
With sunshine soft and fair;
No frown hath ever dimmed the bloom
That loves the circle there.
Oh, sweet her smile,…
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About Annie Lee
The gentle flow of this SATB setting by Joseph Barnby opens with a warm embrace of the text. The voices weave together to capture the affectionate description of Annie Lee, a figure of radiant beauty and joy. The music mirrors the lyrical sentiment, creating an atmosphere of tender adoration. Barnby's part-song skilfully depicts the singer's deep devotion, celebrating his beloved Annie Lee and the light she brings to his life. The composition unfolds with a pleasing lyricism, its textures supporting the heartfelt declaration of enduring love, even in the face of passing time.
