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Danny Boy
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Danny Boy by Victor Wilburn — Lyrics
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and roses fallen
'Tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
O Danny boy, O Danny boy, I love you so.
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About Danny Boy
This arrangement of the much-loved folk song Danny Boy for two-part choir offers a poignant setting of its familiar English lyrics. The voices enter with the stirring melody, weaving a tender yet resolute dialogue that captures the bittersweet essence of the text. The music reflects the song's narrative of parting and enduring love, conveying a sense of both loss and unwavering affection. Its straightforward yet evocative harmonic language and clear melodic lines make it accessible for choirs seeking to connect with this timeless story of farewell and devotion. The piece builds to moments of heartfelt intensity, before resolving with a gentle sense of peace and acceptance.
