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I care not for these ladies
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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I care not for these ladies by Thomas Campion — Lyrics
I care not for these ladies
That must be wooed and prayed:
Give me kind Amarillis,
The wanton country maid.
Nature art disdaineth;
her beauty is her own.
Her, when we court and kiss,
She cries, forsooth, let go,
But when we come where comfort is,
She never will say no.
If I love Amarillis,
She gives me fruit and flowers:
But if we love these ladies,
We must give golden showers.
Give them gold that sell love;
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About I care not for these ladies
Thomas Campion's I care not for these ladies, a delightful secular song, offers a charming contrast between city sophistication and country simplicity. Set for a medium voice, it's perfectly suited for a recital or a convivial gathering, painting a vivid picture of pastoral romance. The text humorously disparages ladies who demand expensive gifts and attention, instead celebrating the unadorned affection of a country maid named Amarillis. Her genuine nature, unconcerned with artifice, offers a refreshing alternative. The music, originally intended for lute accompaniment, naturally lends itself to a solo performance, allowing the expressive melody and witty text to shine through.
