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. MusicXML source file(s) in compressed .mxl format.
- Editor: Brian Russell (submitted 2005-08-30). Score information: A4, 4 pages, 32 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: NoteWorthy Composer file may be viewed and printed with NoteWorthy Composer Viewer.
General Information
Title: Were I a king
Composer: John Mundy
Number of voices: 5vv Voicings: SATTB or SATBB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1594 in Songs and Psalmes, no. 26
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Original text and translations
English text
Were I a king, I 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.