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Had I a golden pound to spend
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Had I a golden pound to spend by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
Had I a golden pound to spend,
My love should mend and sew no more.
And I would buy her a little quern,
Easy to turn on the kitchen floor.
And for her windows curtains white,
With birds in flight and flowers in bloom,
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About Had I a golden pound to spend
Jennifer Bastable sets a lyrical poem in this SATB setting, which also includes a solo part. The English text expresses a desire to provide a life of ease and beauty for a loved one. The speaker imagines buying gifts such as a quern, fine curtains, and other comforts, all to show the depth of their affection. The poem celebrates the enduring power of love and the promise of a shared future, culminating in the idea that their love will strengthen with time. This is a charming and heartfelt secular song, offering rich harmonic opportunities for a choir and soloist.
