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As I Was Going to St. Ives
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Nursery rhymes, Humorous songs
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As I Was Going to St. Ives by Obadiah Bruen Brown — Lyrics
As I was going to St. Ives,
I met a man with seven wives,
Every wife had seven sacks,
Every sack had seven cats,
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About As I Was Going to St. Ives
This popular SATB setting of the well-known nursery rhyme As I Was Going to St. Ives is a delightful example of humorous part-song writing. The text presents a classic riddle, building up a comical accumulation of characters and possessions, only to reveal the answer is far simpler than the buildup suggests. Obadiah Bruen Brown's setting captures the playful spirit of the words, making it an engaging choice for mixed voice choirs looking for a light-hearted and familiar piece. The English lyrics are treated with wit and clarity, ensuring the humorous twist at the end lands effectively.
