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by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Spring‑time mantleth every bough
 (Sung text for setting by T. Morley)
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Language: English 
Springtime mantleth every bough,
and Bowers make for Shepherd's sport,
birds and beasts are of consort:
Fa la la la la.

Our hearts in true love we do vow,
unto that Fairy Shepherds' maid,
we with true love are repaid.
Fa la la la la.

Composition:

    Set to music by Thomas Morley (1557 - 1602), "Spring-time mantleth every bough", published 1606 [ vocal trio a cappella ], from Canzonets, or Little Short Songs to Three Voices, no. 24, London: Thomas Este

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

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This text was added to the website: 2024-05-10
Line count: 8
Word count: 45

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