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Bonie Bell
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Bonie Bell by Arthur Berridge — Lyrics
The smiling Spring comes in rejoicing,
And surly Winter grimly flies;
Now crystal clear are the falling waters,
And bonie blue are the sunny skies.
Fresh o’er the mountains breaks forth the morning,
The ev’ning gilds the ocean’s swell;
All creatures joy in the sun’s returning,
And I rejoice in my bonie Bell.
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About Bonie Bell
Arthur Berridge composed this SATB partsong, setting a poem that celebrates the arrival of Spring and the beauty of nature. The lyrics contrast the changing seasons with the constancy of the singer's affection for "bonie Bell." The music would likely reflect the joyful imagery of the text, with a vibrant and celebratory tone suitable for secular occasions. This is an excellent choice for choirs looking for a charming and tuneful English setting of nature-inspired poetry, offering a pleasing challenge for SATB voices and an opportunity to convey a sense of optimistic delight.
