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In Sherwood lived stout Robin Hood
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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In Sherwood lived stout Robin Hood by Charles Harford Lloyd — Lyrics
In Sherwood lived stout Robin Hood,
An archer great, none better,
His bow and shafts were sure and good,
Yet Cupid's were much better;
Robin could shoot at many a hart and miss,
Cupid at first could hit a heart of his.
Hey, jolly Robin Hood!
Ho, jolly Robin Hood!
Love finds me,
As well at thee,
To follow me to the greenwood.
A noble thief was Robin Hood,
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About In Sherwood lived stout Robin Hood
Charles Harford Lloyd's partsong In Sherwood lived stout Robin Hood sets a spirited English text celebrating the legendary outlaw. The words paint a vivid picture of Robin Hood as a great archer, only to be outdone by Cupid's arrow, and later by the beauty of Marian, who captivates his heart. The piece, written for SATB choir, captures the adventurous and somewhat unruly spirit of Robin Hood, while also acknowledging his devotion to Marian. It presents a classic English ballad theme with a musical setting suitable for secular performance.
