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King joy
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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King joy by Heinrich Werner — Lyrics
We are the monarchs of the earth, we!
Our joy proclaims it loudly,
Like Joy, no treasures, rank, or birth,
Can wear a crown so proudly;
Each goblet shall a kingdom be
And joy and wine our subjects free!
Let all to Joy a bumper drain,
And neverending be his reign.
We are the monarchs of the earth, we!
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About King joy
Heinrich Werner’s King Joy is a spirited TTBB partsong, likely to be sung at convivial gatherings. Its English text offers a jubilant ode to the power of pleasure and good company. The lyrics proclaim the singers as rulers of their own domain, where joy and wine are sovereign, and worldly cares are banished. The music would suit a celebration or festive occasion, where the male voices can revel in the uninhibited expression of mirth and camaraderie. The composer’s setting emphasizes the rollicking, confident spirit of the text, making it a fitting choice for a lively moment.
