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Come o’er the sea
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Folk songs
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Come o’er the sea — Lyrics
Come o’er the sea,
Maiden with me,
Mine through sunshine, storm, and snows;
Seasons may roll,
But the true soul
Burns the same, where’er it goes.
Let fate frown on, so we love and part not;
‘Tis life where thou art, ‘tis death were thou are not.
Then come o’er the sea,
Maiden with me,
Come wherever the wild wind blows;
Seasons may roll,
But the true soul
Burns the same, where’er it goes.
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About Come o’er the sea
This familiar folksong arrangement opens with a lively, imitative texture that quickly establishes the adventurous spirit of the text. The SATB voices are treated with independence, weaving together in a homophonic manner at key moments to deliver the romantic message. The words speak of an elopement, a flight from societal constraints to the freedom of the sea, where love and liberty reign supreme. The composer captures the yearning and exhilaration of this romantic quest, with flowing melodic lines and a clear, accessible harmonic language. The piece is suitable for mixed choirs looking for a spirited, engaging selection with a clear narrative.
