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Good Night
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Good Night by Charles H. Gabriel — Lyrics
Good night, the hour of parting
With all its pain is here,
And tears from eyelids starting,
Proclaim these moments dear;
And tears from eyelids starting,
Proclaim these moments dear.
We bid you all goodnight,
Goodnight, goodnight.
Goodnight, how sweet the moments
Of joy we here have known,
And coming is the harvest
Of seed we here have sown;
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About Good Night
Charles H. Gabriel’s Good Night is a wistful SATB setting of an English text that speaks of parting, cherished memories, and the hope of future reunion. The music, a popular secular partsong, captures the tender emotions of farewell. The composer evokes a sense of gentle melancholy as voices weave together, offering comfort and solace in the shared experience of saying goodnight. The piece concludes with a warm embrace, reflecting on past joys and anticipating future happiness, making it a poignant reflection on friendship and connection.
