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How should I shew my love
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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How should I shew my love by Robert Jones — Lyrics
1. How should I shew my Love unto my Love
but hide it from all eyes save my loves eyes?
The way by pen or tong i dare not prove
their drifts are oft discouvered by the Wisee,
Lookes are more safe, yet over them are spies,
then whats the way to cosen iealousie
which martyrs love, by marking narrowly.
2. By all these wayes that thy affections walke,
Without suspition of the jealous guarde:
Thy whispering tong to her closde eare shall talke,
And be importunate till it be harde,
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About How should I shew my love
Robert Jones's How should I shew my love is a striking example of English secular part-music from the late Renaissance or early Baroque period. The SATB voices engage in a sophisticated interplay, mirroring the text's theme of clandestine affection. The composer deftly crafts moments of imitative polyphony and homophonic declaration, underscoring the lyrical struggle to express love discreetly while avoiding the prying eyes of jealousy. The music shifts dynamically, reflecting the urgency and vulnerability of the singer's plea. This is a piece that demands careful attention to ensemble and expressive detail, offering a rewarding challenge for discerning choirs.
