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In darkness let me dwell
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
S · David Fraser
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In darkness let me dwell by John Dowland — Lyrics
In darknesse let mee dwell, the ground shall sorrow be,
The roofe Dispaire to barr all cheerfull light from mee,
The wals of marble blacke that moistned still shall weepe,
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About In darkness let me dwell
John Dowland's In darkness let me dwell is a profoundly melancholic setting of English words, ideal for a reflective moment in a concert programme. Originally conceived for solo voice and lute, this arrangement for S voice offers a compelling opportunity to explore the expressive depth of Dowland's writing. The text paints a vivid picture of utter despair, describing a dwelling built of sorrow, despair, and weeping marble, with music that banishes sleep. The singer is invited to explore the depths of this sorrow, yearning for death to release them from a life lived in misery. This is a rare chance to present a powerful and affecting example of the English lute song tradition.
