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Drink to me only
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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6 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Drink to me only by Traditional| sometimes attrib. to John Wall Callcott — Lyrics
Drink to me only with thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine;
Or leave a kiss within the cup
And I'll not ask for wine.
The thirst that from the soul doth rise
Doth ask a drink divine;
But might I of Jove's nectar sup,
I would not change for thine.
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About Drink to me only
The words of this much-loved English song, traditionally attributed to John Wall Callcott, express a lover's devotion, where even the smallest gestures are imbued with profound meaning. The singer imagines a love so potent that a mere kiss in a cup, or a shared glance, is more intoxicating than wine. The second verse continues this theme, recounting how a garland sent to the beloved, intended to preserve its beauty, returned imbued with the scent of the recipient, proving their irresistible charm. This piece is arranged for various vocal combinations, including SAB, SSB, and SATB, making it a versatile choice for mixed or treble-voice choirs seeking to explore the charm of English secular glees.
