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If thou wouldst ease thine heart
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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If thou wouldst ease thine heart by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry — Lyrics
If thou wouldst east thine heart
Of love and all its smart,
Then sleep, dear! Sleep !
And not a sorrow hang
any tear on thine eyelashes;
Lie still and deep
sad soul, Until the seawave washes
The rim of the sun tomorrow
In Eastern sky.
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About If thou wouldst ease thine heart
Charles Parry’s If thou wouldst ease thine heart is an art song for solo tenor, setting a poignant English text. The composer offers two paths for a troubled soul: either to find solace in sleep and await a new day, or to embrace death as a deeper, sweeter cure for love’s smart. The text explores the profound desire to escape heartache, contrasting the gentle oblivion of sleep with the ultimate release of death. Parry’s setting, with its expressive vocal line, would suit a recital or concert programme where a moment of introspection is desired. Its directness and emotional honesty make it a compelling choice for conveying the universal experience of unrequited love.
