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I sung sometimes
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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I sung sometimes by John Wilbye — Lyrics
I sung sometimes my thoughts’ and fancy's pleasure,
Where then I list, or time serv’d best and leisure,
While Daphne did invite me
To supper once, and drank to me to spite me.
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About I sung sometimes
John Wilbye’s madrigal I sung sometimes offers a delightful portrayal of a lover’s playful yet passionate encounter. Set for SSATB voices in English, this secular work captures the Renaissance spirit of witty word-painting. The text describes a charming scene where the singer, invited by Daphne, engages in a subtle game of one-upmanship, ultimately succumbing to the intoxicating power of love at first sight. The music likely reflects the shifting emotions, from amusement and teasing to burning desire, making it an engaging choice for a choir seeking to explore the expressive potential of the madrigal form.
