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Away to the fields
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Away to the fields by Edward Alexander Perkins — Lyrics
Come with me to the fields away,
Breathe the cooling, morning air;
All around seems glad today,
Flowers are springing fresh and rare.
Loud we’ll raise the jovial song,
Make it echo loud and long;
And our rustic song shall be
Ever gladdening, wild and free.
Gather now the lilies fair,
Deck thy brow, with a rose display;
Braid thee wreathes to grace thy hair;
Kiss the golden beams of day.
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About Away to the fields
Edward Alexander Perkins's Away to the Fields is a lively SATB partsong that celebrates the joys of nature and the outdoors. The English text paints a picture of a beautiful spring morning, inviting the listener to join in the revelry. The lyrics speak of breathing the cool morning air, the blooming of flowers, and the raising of a 'jovial song' to echo through the fields. It also encourages gathering lilies and roses to adorn oneself, and to 'kiss the golden beams of day.' The music is designed to be as spirited and uplifting as the words, making it an excellent choice for a joyful and energetic choral performance.
