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Home again
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Home again by Alfred Arthur Graley — Lyrics
Home, happy home, to thy portals I fly,
Drawn by the ties that no absence can sever;
Dim with the teardrops of joy is the eye,
Gazing upon thee as fondly as ever.
Home of my childhood no longer I roam;
Home of my childhood, my dear happy home,
Nearer, and dearer than ever.
When thro’ the mansions of greatness I’ve strayed,
Fashioned in beauty, and garnished with treasure;
Sadly I’ve turned from the pride and parade,
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About Home again
Alfred Arthur Graley's SATB partsong Home again is a secular piece in English that would suit a concert programme. Its text expresses a profound longing for the comfort and familiarity of home. The opening lines immediately convey the singer's eagerness to return, drawn by unbreakable bonds. The lyrics contrast the allure of greatness and worldly possessions with the simple, innocent pleasures found in one's childhood home. The composer captures this sentiment through music that celebrates the enduring charm of home, a place more cherished than any grand dwelling. The words speak of loved ones and the end of absence, reinforcing the theme of joyful reunion.
