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I saw my lovely Phillis
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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I saw my lovely Phillis by Thomas Morley — Lyrics
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1. I saw my lovely Phillis
Laid on a banck of Lillies.
Fa la la la.
But when her selfe alone, shee there espieth
On mee, shee smyleth, and home away shee flyeth.
Fa la la la.
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About I saw my lovely Phillis
Thomas Morley's I saw my lovely Phillis is a delightful example of English madrigal writing. The SATTB voicing offers rich harmonic possibilities, and the composer makes full use of them. The piece opens with a gentle depiction of the beloved Phillis resting, before blossoming into a playful dialogue. The text speaks of a lover's gentle pursuit and the beloved's coy flight, captured with characteristic Renaissance wit and charm. The recurring 'Fa la la la' refrains add to the song's light and airy quality, making it a charming choice for a varied choral programme.
