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Dream, baby, dream
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Dream, baby, dream by Henry Thomas Smart — Lyrics
Dream, baby, dream,
The stars are glowing,
Hear'st thou the stream?
'Tis softly flowing,
All gently glide the hours,
Above no tempest lowers,
Below are fragrant flow'rs,
In silence growing.
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About Dream, baby, dream
This tranquil SATB partsong sets an English text of gentle reassurance. The composer crafts a soothing atmosphere through the interplay of the voices, mirroring the lyrical imagery of quiet nature. The music evokes a sense of peace, with flowing melodic lines and harmonies that suggest the soft glow of stars and the gentle murmur of a stream. The text itself offers comfort, comparing life's enduring qualities to the constancy of a river, urging the listener to be calm and pure. It is a secular piece, perfect for adding a moment of serene reflection to a programme.
