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Come to the wild-wood
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Come to the wild-wood by Thomas Martin Towne — Lyrics
Come to the wildwood,
Come in your glee,
Here in the forest
Happy are we;
Come from the city,
Make no delay,
Come, come away, away.
Come away and leave dull care behind,
Come away and here a welcome find;
Here is joy and health for you and me,
In the forest, free.
Come to the wildwood,
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About Come to the wild-wood
Thomas Martin Towne's SATB partsong Come to the wild-wood opens with an invitation to escape the city and find joy and health in nature. The English text paints a vivid picture of the forest, evoking sounds of birdsong and the scent of the air, all set to music that reflects this sense of freedom and happiness. The composer crafts a texture where the four voices interact, creating a rich yet accessible sound. The piece moves with a bright, buoyant spirit, urging the listener to leave their worries behind and embrace the simple pleasures of the natural world. It is a delightful secular work, full of good cheer.
