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Come, my friends
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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Come, my friends by William Horsley — Lyrics
Come, my friends, let us work,
And all hands to the fork,
While the sun shines, our haycocks to make;
So fine is the day
And so fragrant the hay,
That the meadow’s as blithe as the wake.
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About Come, my friends
William Horsley paints a picture of cheerful, convivial labour in this bright SATB glee. The English text celebrates the joys of a fine summer day, inviting friends to work together in the sunshine, making hay while the light lasts. The music is inspired by the pastoral scene, with voices raised in praise to Phoebus, the sun god. The composer imagines their singing joining with the birds and dancing to the sound of the stream, creating a scene of idyllic rural contentment. This secular part-song is perfect for choirs looking for a light-hearted and engaging piece evoking the spirit of the countryside and shared activity.
