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Cousin Jedediah
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Cousin Jedediah by Henry S. Thompson — Lyrics
Oh! Jacob, get the cows home and put them in the pen,
For the cousins are acoming to see us all again,
The dowdy’s in the pan, and the turkey’s on the fire,
And we all must get ready for Cousin Jedediah.
Cousin Jedediah;
There’s Hezekiah,
And Azariah,
And Aunt Sophia.
And Jedediah,
All coming here to tea,
Oh! won’t we have a jolly time!
Jerusha, put the kettle on,
We’ll all take tea.
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About Cousin Jedediah
This cheerful SATB part-song paints a vivid domestic scene of preparation for a family reunion. The lyrics describe the bustling activity as a household gets ready to welcome a stream of relatives, including the titular Cousin Jedediah, arriving for tea. The composer Henry S. Thompson captures the lighthearted, folksy atmosphere of the text with an engaging melody and harmonies suitable for a mixed choir. The song is a delightful example of secular English part-singing, celebrating the simple joys of community and shared meals with a touch of nostalgic Americana.
