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Far away
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Far away by Maria Lindsay Bliss — Lyrics
Where is now the merry party
I remember long ago,
Laughing round the Christmas fire,
Brightened by its ruddy glow;
Or, the Summer’s balmy evenings,
In the field beyond the hay,
They have all dispersed and wandered
Far away— far away.
Some have gone to lands far distant,
And with strangers made their home;
Some upon the world of waters
All their lives are forced to roam;
Some have gone from us for ever,
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About Far away
This moving SATB setting of an English text captures a poignant sense of nostalgia and loss. The composer reflects on past gatherings, evoking memories of joyous Christmases and idyllic summer evenings, now dispersed and gone. The lyrics then contemplate those who have left for distant lands or, more permanently, departed this life, reaching a 'fairer region'. The music, suitable for a secular choir, explores themes of remembrance and the transient nature of life, with the recurring refrain 'Far away— far away!' underscoring the deep sense of separation and longing.
