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Good wishes
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Good wishes by John Liptrot Hatton — Lyrics
A garland for the hero's crest,
And twined by her he loves the best;
To every lovely lady bright,
What can I wish but faithful knight?
To every faithful lover too,
What can I wish but lady true?
And knowledge to the studious sage;
And pillow soft to head of age.
To thee, dear schoolboy, whom my lay
Has cheated of thy hour of play,
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About Good wishes
John Liptrot Hatton composed this secular SATB partsong, Good Wishes, in English. It is a charming and light-hearted piece, characteristic of the Victorian tradition of popular part-songs. The text expresses a series of affectionate and appropriate good wishes for a variety of people: heroes, ladies, lovers, scholars, the elderly, and schoolboys. The composer crafts a celebratory and tender mood, culminating in a universal wish for pleasant dreams and light slumbers for all. Hatton's setting effectively captures the gentle sentiment of the verses, making it a delightful choice for a mixed-voice choir looking for a warm and engaging concert item.
