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Canadian song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Canadian song by George J. Webb — Lyrics
’Tis merry to hear at eveningtime,
By the blazing hearth, the sleighbells chime;
And to know each bound of the steed brings nigher
The friend for whom we have heaped the fire:
Light leap our hearts, while the listening hound
Springs forth to hail him with bark and bound.
Our cabin is small, and coarse our cheer,
But Love has spread the banquet here:
And childhood springs to be caressed
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About Canadian song
This SATB setting in English captures a warmly domestic winter scene. The text paints a picture of joyful anticipation as friends and family gather around a hearth, sleigh-bells announcing arrivals. It evokes the simple pleasures of shared company and hearty fare, where love transforms a humble cabin into a welcoming space. Despite the wild sounds of nature outside—howling wolves and hooting owls—the mood inside remains one of comfort and security, focused on the happiness of a cherished guest and the merriment of children. This secular part-song celebrates the spirit of togetherness and the simple joys of a winter's evening.
