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Gut Ding musz haben weil
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Gut Ding musz haben weil by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Gut Ding musz haben weil;
drumb, gut Gsell, nit Eil!
Dann was bald solt verderben,
ist leichtlich zu erwerben.
Das wirst du noch erfaren,
eh du kombst zu dein Jaren.
Gut Ding musz haben weil;
drumb, gut Gsell, nit Eil!
Und lasz dich nit erschrecken,
wann es sich schon thut strecken!
Das wirst du noch erfaren,
eh du kombst zu dein Jaren.
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About Gut Ding musz haben weil
This secular German madrigal by Jacob Regnart offers sage advice against haste, urging patience and forethought. The text, setting forth the proverb that good things take time, cautions against rashness, reminding the listener that what is easily obtained may also be easily lost. It suggests that true reward comes from perseverance, and that premature actions can lead to regret. The piece is set for SAT voices, its contrapuntal textures likely to reflect the careful, unfolding nature of the message.
