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Fair Katie
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Fair Katie by Hugh Henry McGranahan — Lyrics
Katie is a maiden fair,
Very fair to view;
Azure eyes and golden hair,
Cheeks of rosy hue.
Dainty is her step and mien,
Saucy is her smile;
Little does she guess, I ween,
How her charms beguile.
Katie is the fairest prize
Man could hope to win:
Fragrant are her very thoughts,
Born of truth within.
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About Fair Katie
Hugh Henry McGranahan’s Fair Katie is a charming SATB setting of a secular English text. The composer captures the affectionate admiration expressed in the lyrics, which describe the beauty and inner grace of the maiden Katie. The words paint a picture of her physical loveliness – her azure eyes, golden hair, and rosy cheeks – but also praise her purity, her serene thoughts, and her gentle spirit. The singer’s hopeful contemplation of winning her affection is mirrored in McGranahan’s musical setting, creating a delightful part-song that celebrates youthful romance and idealised beauty.
