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James Harris, the Daemon Lover
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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James Harris, the Daemon Lover by J. G. Stalnaker — Lyrics
Well met, well met, my own true love,
Well met, well met,' cried he,
'I've just returned from the salt, salt sea
All for the love of thee!'
I could have married the king's daughter, dear,
She would have married me,
But I have forsaken her crowns of gold
All for the love of thee.
'Well if you could have married the king's daughter dear
I'm sure you are to blame, for
I am married to a house carpenter
I find him a nice young man.'
'Ah, will you forsake your house carpenter
and go along with me?
I'll take you where the green grass grows
by the banks of the salt, salt sea.'
Will you forsake your house carpenter
and go along along with me?
I'll take you where the green grass grows
by the banks of the salt the salt sea.'
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About James Harris, the Daemon Lover
James Harris, the Daemon Lover is a dramatic narrative folk song, arranged here for SATB choir. The English text recounts a classic tale of temptation and the supernatural, where a sailor returns from sea, claiming he has forsaken royal marriage for his true love. She, however, is now married to a carpenter. The sailor urges her to leave her new life and return with him to the seaside, presenting a stark moral dilemma. The dialogue builds tension, exploring themes of loyalty, lost love, and the allure of the unknown. This arrangement is suitable for a concert program or any occasion where a powerful story can be brought to life through choral performance.
