Belle, bonne, sage (Baude Cordier)

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• (Posted 2006-07-31)  CPDL #12172: 

Editor: N. Nakamura (submitted 2006-07-31).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 67 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Copyright (C) 2006 by N. Nakamura.

General Information

Title: Belle, bonne, sage
Composer: Baude Cordier

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: TTB

Genre: Secular, Chanson

Language: French
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: From the Chantilly Codex. A rondeau written in the shape of a heart.

Original text and translations

French text Belle, bonne, sage, plaisante et gente, A ce jour cy que l'an se renouvelle, Vous fais le don d'une chanson nouvelle Dedans mon cuer qui a vous se presente. De recevoir ce don ne soyés lente, Je vous suppli, ma doulce damoyselle; Belle, bonne, sage… Car tant vous aim qu'aillours n'ay mon entente, Et sy scay que vous estes seulle celle Qui fame avés que chascun vous appelle: Flour de beauté sur toutes excellente. Belle, bonne, sage…

English translation Lovely, good, wise, gentle and noble one, On this day that the year becomes new I make you a gift of a new song Within my heart, which presents itself to you. Do not be reluctant to accept this gift, I beg you, my sweet damsel; Lovely, good, wise… For I love you so well that I have no other purpose, And know well that you alone are she Who is famous for being called by all: Flower of beauty, excellent above all others. Lovely, good, wise…