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Edition by David Anderson
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Format: Staff
Language: English
Pages: 4 pages
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An Old Cradle Song by Henry Walford Davies — Lyrics

Sleep, baby, sleep! Our cottage vale is deep. The little lamb is on the green With woolly fleece, so soft and clean. Sleep, baby, sleep!
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About An Old Cradle Song

This gentle SATB setting of An Old Cradle Song opens with a tender, lullaby-like quality, the voices blending seamlessly to create a warm embrace. The familiar English nursery rhyme lyrics are set with exquisite care, evoking the peaceful scene of a sleeping baby watched over by a mother and the natural world. The music swells and recedes, mirroring the gentle rocking of a cradle. The composer’s sensitive treatment of the text captures the innocence and tenderness of childhood, making this a touching and evocative piece for any choir looking to explore the simpler, more intimate side of choral music.