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Cuckoo Song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Cuckoo Song by John R. Dunham — Lyrics
How dear are the joys of spring time,
We feel not a sorrow or care,
When the feathered warblers’ music
Softly floats on the balmy air.
Hark, hark!
Cuckoo, cuckoo,
List, list!
Cuckoo, cuckoo,
Swiftly the evening glides along,
As we list to the cuckoo’s song.
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About Cuckoo Song
John R. Dunham’s Cuckoo Song is a delightful SATB setting of an English text that celebrates the simple pleasures of springtime. The lyrics evoke the joy and carefree spirit of the season, personified by the arrival of the cuckoo. The music captures the essence of this imagery, painting a scene of pastoral bliss where the cuckoo’s call drifts on the air, bringing back fond memories of childhood. This secular part-song is a charming addition to any choir’s repertoire, offering a light and cheerful mood.
