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Come and Go A-Maying
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Come and Go A-Maying by James Calvin Bushey — Lyrics
Come and go aMaying
O’er the meadow straying,
Where the little birds are singing happily all around.
Straying by the fountain,
O’er the glen and mountain,
While the sparkling dewdrops deck the velvet covered ground.
Let us away,
Happy today,
Voices ringing,
Gladness bringing,
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About Come and Go A-Maying
James Calvin Bushey's SATB setting of Come and Go A-Maying opens with a sprightly, joyful character that captures the spirit of a spring excursion. The English text paints a vivid picture of a day spent outdoors, roaming meadows and mountains, with birds singing and dewdrops sparkling. The music reflects this carefree atmosphere, with voices intertwining to evoke the happiness and energy of the singers. As the day draws to a close and shadows lengthen, the mood shifts slightly, but the text assures us that weariness will not bring sadness, only pleasant memories of the day's adventures. This secular part-song is ideal for conveying youthful exuberance and the simple pleasures of nature.
