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Bonnie wee thing
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Bonnie wee thing by Franklin Sievright Peterson — Lyrics
Bonnie wee thing, cannie wee thing,
Winsome wee thing wer’t thou mine,
I wad wear thee in my bosom,
Lest my jewel I should tine.
Wistfully, I look and languish
In that bonnie face o’ thine.
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About Bonnie wee thing
Franklin Sievright Peterson’s Bonnie wee thing is a captivating SATB setting of Lowland Scots text. This secular part-song paints a vivid picture of longing and devotion. The lyrics express a deep admiration for a beloved, comparing them to a precious jewel and a constellation of wit, grace, love, and beauty. The singer wishes to cherish this person, fearing the pain of them being lost. The musical setting, ideal for mixed-voice choirs, conveys the tender and wistful emotions of the text, making it a poignant choice for concert programming.
