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Gentle Annie
Staff Notation • Secular
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Gentle Annie by Stephen Collins Foster — Lyrics
Thou wilt come no more, gentle Annie;
Like a flow'r thy spirit did depart;
Thou art gone, alas! like the many
That have bloom'd in the summer of my heart.
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Shall we never more behold thee;
Never hear thy winning voice again.
When the Spring time comes, gentle Annie,
When the wild flow'rs are scatter'd o'er the plain?
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About Gentle Annie
Stephen Foster's Gentle Annie is a poignant secular song set here for SATB choir. The English lyrics express profound grief and longing following the death of a loved one, Annie. The text describes the fleeting nature of life and beauty, comparing Annie's spirit to a departed flower. The singer reflects on past shared moments in nature and the sorrow of their present solitude, standing alone by Annie's grave. The recurring refrain questions whether they will ever see her again, especially as the seasons change and nature renews. The arrangement captures the melancholic essence of Foster's original melody, offering a moving tribute to lost love.
