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I loved a lass
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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I loved a lass by Samuel Reay — Lyrics
I loved a lass, a fair one,
As fair as e'er was seen;
She was indeed a rare one,
Another Sheba Queen.
But, fool as then I was,
I thought she loved me too:
But now, alas! she's left me
Falero, lero, loo.
Her hair like gold did glister,
Each eye was like a star;
She did surpass her sister,
Which passed all others far;
The tears stood in her eyes,
Like to the morning dew:
But now, alas! she's left me
Falero, lero, loo.
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About I loved a lass
Samuel Reay’s I loved a lass is a charming four-part English partsong for ATTB. The music reflects the light-hearted, yet melancholic, sentiment of the text, painting a picture of unrequited love. Reay employs imitative textures and a flowing melodic line, creating a rich yet accessible sound world for the male voices. The recurring refrain, "Falero, lero, loo," adds a touch of rustic folk-song to the proceedings, underscoring the narrator's lament. This is an ideal piece for an all-male choir looking for engaging and expressive repertoire that offers plenty of opportunity for nuanced interpretation.
