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I have a house and land in Kent
Staff Notation • Secular, Canons
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I have a house and land in Kent by Thomas Ravenscroft — Lyrics
2. Ich am my vathers eldest zonne,
my mother eke doth loue me well,
For ich can brauely clout my shoone,
and ich full well can ring a bell.
3. My vather he gaue me a hogge,
my mouther she gaue me a zow,
I haue a Godvather dwels there by,
and he on me bestowed a plow.
He has a Godvather dwels there by,
and he on him bestowed a plow.
4. One time I gaue thee a paper of pins
anoder time a taudry lace:
And if thou wilt not grant me loue,
in truth ich die beuore thy vace.
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About I have a house and land in Kent
This familiar English canon from Thomas Ravenscroft, arranged for four equal voices, is a lively and somewhat boastful declaration of a young man's worth. The text, sung throughout in English, humorously enumerates the narrator's skills and possessions, from shoe-mending and bell-ringing to livestock and farm equipment, all presented with a rustic charm. The canonic texture creates an engaging interplay as each voice enters, building momentum and a sense of convivial agreement on the singer's fine qualities. The piece offers a delightful opportunity for clear diction and precise ensemble, bringing to life this charming picture of rural life and aspirations.
