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If thou art sleeping
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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If thou art sleeping by John Liptrot Hatton — Lyrics
If thou art sleeping, maiden,
Awake and open thy door:
'Tis the break of day, and we must away,
O'er meadow and mount and moor.
'Tis break of day, we must away
Awake, awake, awake!
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About If thou art sleeping
The words of this SATB partsong paint a vivid scene of urging a sleeping maiden to rise and join a journey. It calls for her to hurry, without even waiting for her slippers, to cross dew-laden fields and swift waters. The text emphasizes the early hour, the break of day, and the imperative to be on one's way, repeating the call to 'Awake!' This English setting by John Liptrot Hatton captures the insistent, lively spirit of the text, making it an engaging choice for secular choral programmes.
