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Cobwebs
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Cobwebs by Alfred James Caldicott — Lyrics
In a fairy glade,
Where no foot hath strayed,
But the foot of elf, or fay.
One on a rosetree,
One on a thorn,
Two lover Spiders lay!
From that fairy glen,
Rude hands of men
No flower had stolen away;
But all alone,
On the rose and thorn,
Those lover spiders lay.
We woo apart:
O weave, true heart
Thy loveweb, year by year.
And some fine day
We shall meet half way;
And kiss on a cobweb, dear.
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About Cobwebs
Alfred James Caldicott's Cobwebs paints a delicate, miniature scene of two spiders in a fairy glade, weaving their love-webs. The text, set in English, speaks of patient devotion and eventual union, likening their bond to a fragile, beautiful cobweb kissed by the morning sun, fleeting yet eternal. This charming secular partsong is written for SATB choir, capturing the whimsical and tender narrative with its harmonious voices. It is a delightful choice for choirs looking for a piece with a unique, evocative text and a sweet, romantic sentiment, perfect for adding a touch of enchantment to any programme.
