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Daisy Deane
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Daisy Deane by James R. Murray — Lyrics
’Twas down in the meadows,
The violets were blowing,
And the springtime grass was fresh and green;
And the birds by the brooklet
Their sweet songs were singing,
When I first met my darling Daisy Deane.
None knew thee but to love thee,
Thou dear one of my heart,
O, thy memory is ever fresh and green;
Though the sweet buds may wither,
And fond hearts be broken,
Still I'll love thee, my darling Daisy Deane.
Her eyes soft and tender,
The violets outvying,
And a fairer form was never seen;
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About Daisy Deane
James R. Murray’s Daisy Deane opens with a gentle, lyrical evocation of spring, its pastoral imagery vividly painted through the SATB voices. The setting captures the fresh, natural beauty of the meadow scene and the blossoming of young love. As the text progresses, however, a melancholic shift occurs. The narrator reflects on the fading of the flowers and the passage of time, juxtaposing the vibrant memory of Daisy Deane with the present sorrow of her absence. This part-song balances tender remembrance with a poignant sense of loss, sung in English. The music reflects this duality, moving from bright, flowing melodies to more somber harmonies, offering a rich emotional arc for the choir.
