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Jack and Joan
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Jack and Joan by Granville Bantock — Lyrics
Jack and Joan they think no ill,
But loving live, and merry still;
Do their weekdays' work, and pray
Devoutly on the holy day:
Skip and trip it on the green,
And help to choose the Summer Queen;
Lash out, at a country feast,
Their silver penny with the best.
Well can they judge of nappy ale,
And tell at large a winter tale;
Climb up to the apple loft,
And turn the crabs till they be soft.
Tib is all the father's joy,
And little Tom the mother's boy.
All their pleasure is Content;
And care, to pay their yearly rent.
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About Jack and Joan
This charming partsong paints an idyllic picture of rural English life, depicting the simple pleasures and contented existence of Jack and Joan. The text celebrates their diligence in work and devotion in faith, their enjoyment of seasonal festivities, and their domestic joys. Granville Bantock’s setting for SATB voices captures the bucolic and cheerful spirit of the words, offering a delightful opportunity for choirs to explore a rich, lyrical style. It is a testament to the beauty found in everyday life, set to music that reflects its warmth and sincerity.
