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A soldier's song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A soldier's song by Hamilton Clarke — Lyrics
Come let us drain a hearty glass, ere daylight doth appear,
The dreary night is all but past, and dawn is surely near,
The morning air is stirring, the moon is on the wane,
So let us pass the gleaming bowl, and pledge our friends again,
Soon, boys, soon, will night be past,
The day that comes may be our last,
Loud calls to arms, and war's mad strife,
Will fill our hearts with strong, wild life.
Then here's to each true soldier bold, no craven here be found,
But brothers we, in common cause, of sacred freedom bound.
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About A soldier's song
Hamilton Clarke's A Soldier's Song is a rousing TTBB part-song for male voices, setting English words that speak of camaraderie and anticipation. The text paints a vivid picture of soldiers gathered before dawn, raising a toast to friendship and freedom as they prepare for the call to arms. It captures a spirit of martial ardour and the shared commitment to a cause, contrasting the camaraderie of the present moment with the
