The fields abroad (Thomas Morley)
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General Information
Title: The fields abroad
Composer: Thomas Morley
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published:
Description: Second of 2 part madrigal, Now is the gentle season is the first part.
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Original text and translations
English text
The fields abroad
with spangled flowers are gilded,
the meads are mantled, and closes;
in May, each bush arrayed,
and sweet wild roses.
The nightingale her bower hath gaily builded,
and full of kindly lust, and love's inspiring,
"I love, I love, I love" she sings,
hark: her mate desireing.



