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Bye, Baby
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Bye, Baby by Benjamin Carl Unseld — Lyrics
Byeobaby bunting,
Papa’s gone ahunting;
Gone to hunt a rabbit skin
To wrap his baby bunting in.
Sleep, my little baby,
Soon he’ll bring it, maybe;
Then Jack Frost and Mister Storm
Cannot find your cradle warm.
Byeobye, byeobye,
Byeobaby bunting,
Byeobaby, byeobye.
Thro’ the dark that’s creeping,
Starry eyes are peeping,
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About Bye, Baby
Benjamin Carl Unseld's Bye, Baby is a charming SATB setting of a traditional lullaby. The text paints a tender picture of a sleeping infant, safe and warm while the father hunts for a rabbit skin to wrap them in. It reassures the child that even when Papa is away, they are protected from the cold and darkness by the stars, and will be soon reunited with their parent. The lullaby evokes a sense of security and maternal love, contrasting the gentle image of the sleeping child with the implied dangers of the outside world. The simple, repetitive nature of the lyrics is mirrored in the accessible and lyrical musical setting, making it a delightful choice for a secular choral programme.
