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Compère Guillery
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Compère Guillery by Vincent d'Indy — Lyrics
1. Il était un petit homme, qui s'appelait Guillery, carabi,
Il s'en fut à la chasse, à la chasse aux perdrix, carabi,
R.:
ti ti carabi, to to carabo, compère Guillery,
Te laîras tu, te laîras tu, te laîras tu mouri ?
2. Il monta sur un arbre, pour voir ses chiens couri, carabi,
la branche vint à rompre, et Guillery tombit, carabi,
R.
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About Compère Guillery
Vincent d'Indy's setting of Compère Guillery is a delightful SATB arrangement of a traditional French folk song. The lyrics recount the amusing tale of a hunter named Guillery who, while pursuing partridges, falls from a tree and injures himself. He is aided by kindly women from the local hospital, and his gratitude leads to a rather familiar embrace. The music captures the narrative's lighthearted and slightly mischievous spirit, making it a charming choice for secular choral programs. The French text is lively and descriptive, bringing the story to life with each verse.
