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How bright in the Maytime
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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How bright in the Maytime by Robert Lucas Pearsall — Lyrics
How bright in the May time
Is freedom, is playtime,
The forest, how bright!
One's path gaily shaping,
The city escaping
To some breezy height.
In hedgebraid ed meadows,
Where cool welcome shadows
With sun flecks are blent,
Down lazily sinking,
Deliciously drinking
The lilac's rich scent.
Then onward one passes,
Plucks wild flowers and grasses,
And strawberries sweet;
Fresh green boughs selecting,
Our faces protecting
From dust and from heat.
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About How bright in the Maytime
This delightful part-song by Robert Lucas Pearsall evokes a vivid pastoral scene. The opening lines immediately paint a picture of carefree enjoyment in the countryside during May. The text describes escaping the city for the fresh air and natural beauty of hills and meadows, where the scent of lilacs fills the air. It continues with simple pleasures: gathering wildflowers and strawberries, resting by a stream, and enjoying the freedom of nature without constraint. The SATB voicing would allow for rich harmonies to capture the idyllic and joyous atmosphere of a perfect spring day, making it a charming addition to any secular choral programme.
