Fain would I sing - Hayes, Philip

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⌛ Period → Classical ◈ Genre → Glees ♬ Voicing → ATB ¶ Language → English

Parts 3

Instruments A cappella

Pages 2

CPDL # 68274

Editor Christopher Shaw

Posted 2022-03-06

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¶Lyrics / Text

Fain would I sing of Cadmus' deeds, And tell where brave Atrides bleeds. My lyre, accustom'd to the tune, Still sings of love, and love alone. I lately chang'd its am'rous bent, On heroes, battles, wars, intent: In vain, alas! Its usual tone Still sings of love, and love alone. Ye valiant chiefs and kings, adieu, My lyre will not admit of you; For though I've chang'd its sprightly tone, It still will sing of love, and love alone.