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Drops of rain
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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Drops of rain by Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens — Lyrics
Pit, pat, pit, pat, there falls the rain
With a melancholy drip,
From the roof's o'erhanging lip,
Back to streaming earth again;
Where the yellow leaves are lying,
Where the autumn flowers are dying,
While winds are sighing,
while winds are sighing
Griefnotes in a solemn strain.
Pit, pat, pit, pat, with gentle sound,
Where the grass is tall and rank,
Where the forest glades are dank
And the sky is walled around,
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About Drops of rain
Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens's Drops of Rain paints a vivid, autumnal scene through its evocative English lyrics. The text describes the gentle yet persistent falling of rain, mirroring the melancholy of the dying year and the approach of winter. The choir is SATB, adding richness to the sonic landscape. The mood is one of quiet reflection, with the sound of the rain and the sighing wind creating a somber yet beautiful atmosphere. The composer captures the essence of nature's transition, from the fading summer to the encroaching cold, translating this natural cycle into a poignant musical expression.
