by Roger Quilter (1877 - 1953)
Fairy lullaby
Language: English
Close thine eyes in slumber sweet, Lullaby, While the spangled dews are falling And the breezes pass on silvery feet; Where the swaying shadows meet There are fairies calling Lullaby, Lullaby. Fold thy petals pretty rose, Lullaby, While the twilight bells are ringing For the curtains of the day to close; And beyond the mountain snows All the golden stars are singing Lullaby, lullaby.
Text Authorship:
- by Roger Quilter (1877 - 1953), "Fairy lullaby" [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Roger Quilter (1877 - 1953), "Fairy lullaby", published 1939 [three-part women's chorus], Chappell [text verified 1 time]
- by Roger Quilter (1877 - 1953), "Fairy lullaby", 1921, published 1921 [voice and piano], London, Chappell [text verified 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2012-12-04
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Word count: 64