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I met her in the quiet lane
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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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I met her in the quiet lane by John Liptrot Hatton — Lyrics
I met her in the quiet lane
One Sabbath morning early;
The sun was bright, although the rain
Still glittered on the barley.
The lark was singing to his mate,
The wild bells chimed their warning,
We paused awhile outside the gate;
We lingered till it was too late
To go to church that morning.
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About I met her in the quiet lane
John Liptrot Hatton paints a charming pastoral scene in I met her in the quiet lane, a secular SATB partsong sung in English. The text describes a leisurely encounter on a Sabbath morning, where the beauty of nature and the ringing bells lead the lovers to miss church. The narrative continues through seasons, culminating in their wedding day, where they arrive in good time for the ceremony. Hatton's music would have captured the idyllic setting and the gentle unfolding of romance, perfect for a mixed-voice choir seeking a narrative piece with a touch of gentle humour and a clear, picturesque story.
