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Coingié m'aves donné
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Coingié m'aves donné by Tielman Susato — Lyrics
Old French
Coingie m'aves donne et pour vous ie lay prins
Ie suis habandonne et si nay riens mesprins,
mon cueur avez prins le tenant en vous, las,
tout cest que iay apprins cest de dire hellas.
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About Coingié m'aves donné
This chanson by Tielman Susato, set for SATT voices, comes from the composer's collection of popular secular music. It would suit a lively occasion, perhaps a gathering or celebration. The French text speaks of a lover's plight, feeling abandoned after being given leave to depart and having their heart captured. The singer laments their situation, finding little else to express but sorrow. Susato's setting captures the spirit of Renaissance secular part-music, offering a charming and engaging number for a choir looking to explore the French chansons of the period.
