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Baloo, my boy
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Folk songs
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Baloo, my boy — Lyrics
Baloo, my boy, lie still and sleep
It grieves me sore to hear thee weep,
If thou’lt be silent I’ll be glad
Thy moaning makes my heart full sad.
Baloo, my boy, thy mother’s joy
O ne’er may aught thy peace destroy,
Baloo, baloo, baloo, baloo
Baloo, baloo, lulililu.
O’er thee I keep my lonely watch
Intent thy lightest breath to catch
O, when thou wak’st to see thee smile
And thus my sorrow to beguile.
Baloo, my boy, thy mother’s joy
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About Baloo, my boy
This traditional lullaby, arranged for SATB choir, is a tender expression of a mother's love and concern for her sleeping child. The English text speaks of soothing a weeping infant, finding joy in their smiles, and the deep sorrow of a parent's heart when the child is distressed. The lyrics also allude to a dream of the child's father being slain, adding a layer of poignant anxiety beneath the surface of the gentle melody. This folk song arrangement offers a touching and evocative piece for mixed voice choirs, capturing the universal themes of parental care and vulnerability.
