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I love, loved, and loved would I be
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAB · Bram Wayman
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I love, loved, and loved would I be by Robert Fayrfax — Lyrics
I love, loved, and loved would I be
In steadfast faith and truth with assurance;
Then bounden were I such one faithfully
To love, though I do fear to trace that dance,
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About I love, loved, and loved would I be
Robert Fayrfax's I love, loved, and loved would I be is a charming example of secular English part-song from the Renaissance. Written for a three-part choir of sopranos, altos, and basses (SAB), the music sets a thoughtful contemplation on love and commitment. The text expresses a desire for steadfast love, tempered by a cautious awareness of potential misfortune in romantic entanglements. Despite these uncertainties, the singer resolves to place their trust in fate, accepting whatever outcome may arise. Its direct and heartfelt sentiments make it a fitting choice for a moment of reflective performance, capturing the delicate balance between hope and apprehension that often accompanies matters of the heart. This composition offers a delightful opportunity for a choir to explore the expressive possibilities of early English polyphony.
