Merrily my love and I (Thomas Bateson)
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2012-03-14). Score information: A4, 7 pages, 92 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transposed up a major 2nd. Revised files uploaded 30/01/19.
- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2012-03-14). Score information: A4, 7 pages, 93 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: In original key. Revised files uploaded 30/01/19.
General Information
Title: Merrily my love and I
Composer: Thomas Bateson
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSAATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1604 in The First Set of English Madrigals to 3-6 voices, no. 27
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Original text and translations
English text
Merrily my love and I
Upon the plains were sporting;
Cheerfully the nymphs and fauns
Oft-times to us resorting.
Sorrow did not assail us;
We tasted of each pleasure.
Happy those that may, like us,
Have part of love’s rich treasure.