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Away to the woods
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Away to the woods by Alonzo Judson Abbey — Lyrics
Away to the woods, away,
To the cool inviting shade,
Where gentle waving boughs
Are by the breezes swayed;
Where shadows with the light
A web of beauty weaves,
And songbirds gaily sing
Amid the verdant leaves.
Away, away to the woods, away,
With spirits light and free;
We’ll leave our daily cares behind,
Oh! a happy band are we!
Away to the woods, away,
To the “fairyhaunted” dell;
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About Away to the woods
Alonzo Judson Abbey’s SATB part-song Away to the Woods opens with a delightful evocation of nature’s embrace. The music captures the joy of escaping daily cares for the tranquility and beauty of the natural world. The text describes the appeal of shady woods, the gentle sway of branches, and the cheerful songs of birds, all painting a picture of a carefree day. The piece moves from descriptive verses to a more jubilant refrain, inviting friends to join in a merry, lighthearted excursion. It is a secular English song, celebrating simple pleasures and the restorative power of the outdoors with a lively and engaging spirit.
