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Come back to Erin
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Come back to Erin by Charlotte Alington Barnard — Lyrics
Come back to Erin, Mavourneen, Mavourneen,
Come back, Aroon, to the land of thy birth:
Come with the shamrocks and Springtime, Mavourneen,
And it’s Killarney shall ring with our mirth.
Sure, when we lent ye to beautiful England,
Little we thought of the lone winter days,
Little we thought of the hush of the starshine
Over the mountain, the bluffs and the brays!
Then come back to Erin, Mavourneen, Mavourneen,
Come back again to the land of thy birth:
Come back to Erin, Mavourneen, Mavourneen,
And it’s Killarney shall ring with our mirth.
Over the green sea, Mavourneen, Mavourneen,
Long shone the white sail that bore thee away,
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About Come back to Erin
Charlotte Alington Barnard’s Come back to Erin is a setting for SATB choir of a poignant English text. The words express a heartfelt plea for a loved one to return to Ireland, evoking images of the shamrock and springtime in Killarney. The composer captures the longing and homesickness described in the lyrics, painting a vivid picture of departure and the hope for reunion. This secular partsong, written for a mixed choir, offers a touching reflection on homeland and belonging, its melody likely to resonate with both singers and audience.
