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Be still
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Be still by Alfred Arthur Graley — Lyrics
Come, bring me wild pinks from the valleys,
Ablaze with the fire o’ the sun—
No poor little pitiful lilies
That speak of a life that is done!
And open the windows to lighten
The wearisome chamber of pain—
The eyes of my darling will brighten
To see the green hilltops again.
Choose tunes with a lullaby flowing,
And sing through the watches you keep
He soft with your coming and going—
Be soft! she is falling asleep.
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About Be still
This setting for SATB choir of a poignant English text unfolds with a gentle, flowing character. The music evokes the tenderness and quiet sorrow expressed in the words, as the voices weave together to paint a picture of comfort and farewell. The composer explores the interplay of the vocal lines to create moments of heartfelt expression, mirroring the plea to be "soft" and "low" in the presence of someone dear who is falling asleep. This is a moving piece that captures a deep sense of love and loss.
