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I wandered lonely as a cloud
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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I wandered lonely as a cloud by Stuart Moffatt — Lyrics
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretched in neverending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
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About I wandered lonely as a cloud
Stuart Moffatt sets Wordsworth's famous poem, I wandered lonely as a cloud, for SSATB choir. This secular English setting captures the joy and wonder of the poet's encounter with a host of golden daffodils. The text describes the overwhelming beauty of the scene, the flowers dancing with glee, outdoing even the sparkling waves beside them. It continues to reflect on the lasting impact of this vision, how the memory of the daffodils brings happiness even in pensive moods. Moffatt's part-song provides a rich harmonic setting for this iconic text, suitable for mixed voice choirs seeking expressive repertoire.
