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Barney Buntline
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Barney Buntline by Anonymous — Lyrics
One night came on a hurricane,
The sea was mountains rolling,
When Barney Buntline turned his quid,
And said to Billy Bowling:
“A strong nor’wester’s blowing, Bill;
Hark! don’t ye hear it roar now?
Lord help ’em, how I pities them
Unhappy folks on shore now!”
Bow, wow, wow,
Rumti iddy,
Rumti iddy,
Bow, wow, wow!
“Foolhardy chaps who live in towns,
What danger they are all in,
And now lie quaking in their beds,
For fear the roof shall fall in:
Poor creatures! how they envies us,
And wishes, I’ve a notion,
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About Barney Buntline
This robust SATB partsong sets a rollicking sea shanty, painting a vivid scene of sailors finding humor and camaraderie amidst a storm. The anonymous composer captures the adventurous spirit of the lyrics, which contrast the perceived dangers of life on land with the relative safety and freedom of the sea. The text expresses a jovial pity for those ashore, who are imagined to be quaking in their beds while the sailors revel in their adventurous existence. The refrain, 'Bow, wow, wow, Rumti iddy,' adds a playful, rhythmic element characteristic of traditional maritime songs. This piece offers a spirited and engaging experience for a choir looking to explore secular vocal repertoire.
