by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Ay me, the fatal arrow Matches base text
Language: English
Ay me, the fatal arrow That drives ev'n to the marrow, Cupid from out his quiver Hath pluck'd and pierc'd my liver. The blood through which the fell venom close creepeth, Alas ev'n though mine eyes, my heart outweepeth.
Composition:
- Set to music by Thomas Morley (1557 - 1602), "Ay me, the fatal arrow", published 1597 [ vocal quintet a cappella ], from Canzonets or Litle Short Aers to Five and Six Voices, no. 10, London: Peter Short
Text Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
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This text was added to the website: 2024-05-10
Line count: 6
Word count: 39