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Home, Sweet Home
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Home, Sweet Home by Henry Rowley Bishop — Lyrics
'Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,
Be it ever so humble there's no place like home.
A charm from the skies seems to hallow us there,
Which, seek thro' the world is ne'er met with elsewhere.
Home, Home, Home sweet home.
There's no place like home,
Oh, there's no place like home.
I gaze on the moon as I tread the drear wild,
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About Home, Sweet Home
This popular song, arranged here for unison voices with a solo soprano line, captures the deep affection for one's home. The music reflects the sentiment of the English lyrics, which describe the unique comfort and security found in familiar surroundings, even when compared to grander settings. The text speaks of longing for home from afar, emphasizing that no amount of splendor can replace the simple peace and belonging associated with one's native place. This arrangement, suitable for secular settings, brings this widely recognized melody and its heartfelt message to life, making it an accessible and poignant choice for choirs.
