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Has sorrow thy young days shaded?
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Folk songs
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Has sorrow thy young days shaded? — Lyrics
Has sorrow thy young days shaded,
As clouds o’er the morning fleet?
Too fast have those young days faded
That, even in sorrow, were sweet?
Does Time with his cold wing wither
Each feeling that once was dear? —
Then, child of misfortune, come hither,
I’ll weep with thee, tear for tear.
Has love to that soul, so tender,
Been like our Lagenian mine,
Where sparkles of golden splendour
All over the surface shine? —
But, if in pursuit we go deeper,
Allured by the gleam that shone,
Ah! false as the dream of the sleeper,
Like Love, the bright ore is gone.
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About Has sorrow thy young days shaded?
This traditional folk song, arranged for SATB choir, offers a comforting message of shared empathy. The English text explores themes of youthful sorrow and the fleeting nature of happiness, questioning whether love has proven false and hope has been elusive. The composer's setting responds to these sentiments with a promise of solidarity: "I'll weep with thee, tear for tear." The music likely mirrors the tender and consoling nature of the lyrics, providing a poignant moment for a choir seeking to express deep human connection through song. Its roots in folk tradition suggest a melody that is both accessible and emotionally resonant.
