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by George Wither (1588 - 1667)

Lordly Gallants
 (Sung text for setting by J. Callcott)
 See base text
Language: English 
Lordly Gallants, tell me this:
 Tho' my safe content you weigh not,
In your greatness, what one bliss
 have you gain'd, that I enjoy not? 
  You have honour, you have wealth,
  I have peace and I have health,
  And at night no care I take,
  All the day I merry make.

Bound to none my fortunes be,
 This or that man's fall I fear not,
Him I love that loveth me;
 For the rest, a pin I care not.
   You are sad when others chafe,
  And grow merry as they laugh;
  I that hate it and am free,
  Laugh and weep as pleaseth me.

 ... 

Note: the text above is taken from stanzas 1-2 of the original text.

Composition:

    Set to music by John Wall Callcott (1766 - 1821), "Lordly Gallants", subtitle: "Glee for three voices", stanzas 1-2 [ vocal trio ]

Text Authorship:

  • by George Wither (1588 - 1667)

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Research team for this page: Johann Winkler , Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]

This text was added to the website: 2020-04-08
Line count: 144
Word count: 861

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