Merrily my love and I (Thomas Bateson)

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• (Posted 2012-03-14)  CPDL #25754:         

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.

• (Posted 2012-03-14)  CPDL #25753:         

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: 1598 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.