by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937)

Language: English 
Only the wanderer
  Knows England's graces,
Or can anew see clear
  Familiar faces.

And who loves joy as he
  That dwells in shadows?
Do not forget me quite,
  O Severn meadows.

Composition:

    Set to music by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937), "Severn Meadows", alternate title: "Song", 1917, published 1927, first performed 1918 [ voice and piano ]

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Researcher for this page: Ted Perry

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