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Jacques, Come Here
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Jacques, Come Here by Anonymous — Lyrics
as translated by Edward Bliss Reed
Jacques, come here,
Sweet and clear,
In a glad Noël,
Let us four
Sing once more,
Let each part sound well.
Now let us give the high notes to Margot.
Our friend Pierrot, a tenor he shall be.
Our baritone will be my good friend Janot.
Bass notes so low will fit the very part for me.
Jacques, come here,
Sweet and clear,
In a glad Noël,
Let us four
Sing once more,
Let each part sound well.
Here from the Heaven the angels came to men,
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About Jacques, Come Here
This charming Christmas carol, attributed to an anonymous composer, comes from a tradition of European sacred music. The work is set for four male voices (STBB) and blends English and French lyrics, reflecting the multilingual nature of carolling traditions. The text speaks joyfully of a "glad Noël" and invites listeners to sing together. It then shifts to the Nativity story, recounting the angels' song of "Glory be to God, and on Earth good will again" as Jesus is born. The music is designed to be sung by a quartet, with specific voice assignments suggested in the text for Jacques, Margot, Pierrot, and Janot, ensuring each part contributes to the festive sound.
