Discussion:
A beautiful, fairly simple song. Don't get too distracted by words that have gained new meanings in the last 400 years!
Sound:
From YouTube:
- Tallis scholars singing the lot - very slow, very lovely
- Bass line only, sung, with piano accompaniment
- Alto line emphasised
Composer:
Tallis
Sheet Music:
See the Lochac Snog Book.
You may need to insert an few extra words into the tenor line:
"... that he may bide with you forever, that he may bide with you forever, e'en ... "
Parts:
SATB
Music Categories:
English