by Francis Beaumont (1584 - 1616) and by John Fletcher (1579 - 1625)

Language: English 
Our translations:  DUT
Lay a garland on my hearse,
  Of the dismal yew,
Maidens, willow branches wear,
  Say I died true.

My love was false, but I was firm
   ... 
Upon my buried body lie
  Lightly, thou gentle earth.

Composition:

    Set to music by Robert Lucas Pearsall (1795 - 1856), "Lay a garland", 1869 [ chorus ], partsong; note: replace 'I' with 'her' along with other pronouns.

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Researcher for this page: Ted Perry

This text was added to the website: 2003-11-09
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