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Come down in the meadow
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Come down in the meadow by Solomon W. Straub — Lyrics
Come down in the meadow this morning in Summer,
And gather sweet blossoms abloom by the way,
And hear in the woodlands the brown partridge drummer
Beat up his brown soldiers to drill for the day.
O sing in the morning a song that I love,
A song that is sweet as the lark’s above.
The air is astir with a jubilant chorus,
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About Come down in the meadow
Come down in the meadow this morning in Summer paints a vivid pastoral scene. The text invites the listener to gather blossoms, hear the partridge drum, and sing a song as sweet as the lark’s. It describes the jubilant air, the bright fields, and the tender sky, with winds laughing like children. This secular SATB setting captures the innocent glee of summer, urging us to leave the world and its sorrows behind for a time. Solomon W. Straub’s partsong is a charming evocation of a perfect summer day, full of light, music, and carefree joy.
