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Farewell to Lochaber
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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Farewell to Lochaber by John Wall Callcott — Lyrics
Note: only the first verse was here set to music
Farewell to Lochaber, farewell to my Jean,
Where heartsome wi' thee.. I ha'e mony days been;
For Lochaber no more, Lochaber no more,
We'll may be return to Lochaber no more.
These tears that I shed, they are a' for my dear,
And no for the dangers attending on weir,
Tho' borne on rough seas to a far distant shore,
Maybe to return to Lochaber no more.
Though hurricanes rise, though rise ev'ry wind,
No tempest can equal the storm in my mind;
Though loudest of thunders, on louder waves roar,
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About Farewell to Lochaber
John Wall Callcott's Farewell to Lochaber is a stirring example of the glee tradition, written for TTB and SSB voices. The music captures the melancholy of parting, setting an English text that expresses the deep sorrow of leaving behind a loved one and a cherished homeland. The composer uses the distinct vocal combinations to portray the emotional weight of the lyrics, creating a rich texture that underscores the singer's regret and the uncertainty of return. The piece embodies the spirit of its genre, offering a powerful dramatic statement through its vocal interplay and heartfelt expression of loss.
