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Boat song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Boat song by Charles E. Whiting — Lyrics
The water looks inviting,
The sun shines warm and bright;
And gay our boat is gliding,
Favored by wind and tide.
The summer breeze is blowing,
And cools our heated brows,
While swiftly we are rowing,
Our boat, how well she blows!
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About Boat song
The words of this SATB setting paint a bright and cheerful scene of a summer day on the water. The text expresses the simple pleasures of boating, with the sun and a favorable wind making for a joyous and carefree experience. The singer is invited to share in this moment, to forget worries and embrace the pleasant sounds and feelings of the rippling waves. The music captures this lighthearted spirit, offering a delightful secular partsong for mixed voices that celebrates the joys of nature and companionship on the water.
