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’Tis six o’clock P.M.
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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’Tis six o’clock P.M. by Horatio Richmond Palmer — Lyrics
The workshops open wide their doors
At six o’clock, P. M.,
And workmen issue forth by scores
At six o’clock, P. M.
Of all the minutes in array,
Or hours that go to make the day,
There’s none so welcome, so they say,
As six o’clock, P. M.
’Tis six o’clock,
’Tis six o’clock, P. M.
Ring out, ye bells, glad whistles blow,
’Tis six o’clock, P. M.
How many children show delight
At six o’clock, P. M.
How many homes are rendered bright
At six o’clock, P. M.
How many little happy feet
Go out into the busy street,
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About ’Tis six o’clock P.M.
Horatio Richmond Palmer's 'Tis six o'clock P.M. is a charming secular part-song for SATB choir. The composer captures the everyday joy of the end of the working day, a moment of release and reunion. The text paints a vivid picture of workmen emerging from workshops, children eagerly anticipating their parents' return, and families gathering for supper. The music reflects this sense of bustling activity and domestic happiness, with bells and whistles invoked to mark the hour. Palmer's setting embraces the simple pleasures of life, creating a warm and relatable musical experience. It is a delightful exploration of a familiar daily ritual.
