My mother bids me bind my hair - Haydn, Joseph

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"One of Haydn's canzonets (from his first set written and published in England) arranged as a glee by Joseph Corfe. This "pastoral song" achieved great popularity, subsequently being a favourite in the repertoire of Jenny Lind."

⌛ Period → Classical ◈ Genre / Form → Partsongs ♬ Voicing → SATB ¶ Language → English

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

Pages 7

CPDL # 29901

Editor Christopher Shaw

Posted 2013-08-19

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¶Lyrics / Text

My mother bids me bind my hair With bands of rosy hue, Tie up my sleeves with ribbons rare, And lace my bodice blue. For why, she cries, sit still and weep While others dance and play? Alas, I can scarce go or creep, While Lubin is away. 'Tis sad to think the days are gone, When those we love were near; I sit upon this mossy stone And sigh when none can hear: And while I spin my flaxen thread And sing my simple lay, The village seems asleep or dead Now Lubin is away.