Were I a king (John Mundy)

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Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2011-02-26).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 32 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Files updated 6/2/12.
Editor: Brian Russell (submitted 2005-08-30).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 32 kB   Copyright: Personal
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General Information

Title: Were I a king
Composer: John Mundy

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
or SATBB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1594 in Songs and Psalmes

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Original text and translations

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Were I a king, might command content,
were I obscure unknown should be my cares,
and were I dead, no thoughts should me torment,
nor words, nor wrongs, nor loves, nor hopes, nor fears,
a doubtful choice of three things one to crave,
a kingdom or a cottage or a grave.

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