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 Adam Taylor (b. 1981), "Lay a garland", op. 27 (2002) [ duet for soprano and alto with piano ]

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Researcher for this page: Ted Perry

This text was added to the website: 2003-11-09
Line count: 8
Word count: 39