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Keep time, keep time
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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Keep time, keep time by John Liptrot Hatton — Lyrics
Run up the scale of song,
Do re mi fa sol la ti do,
'Tis true heart's blithest boon;
While as the sweet notes throng,
Keep time, keep time and tune.
Trill, trill thy gay tra la,
Let sweetest altos chime;<
Still in thy deep solfa,
With voice attuned, keep time!
Do re mi fa sol la ti do,
Keep time, keep time!
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About Keep time, keep time
John Liptrot Hatton's secular partsong Keep time, keep time opens with a vivid depiction of musical scales and vocalise, setting the stage for its central theme. The SATB voices create a rich texture as the music itself illustrates the joy of singing and the importance of rhythm. The text draws a parallel between keeping time in music and seizing the opportunities of life, urging the listener to make the most of their time. The composer uses the English text to convey a message of seizing the moment, highlighting music as a metaphor for living life to its fullest. It is a vibrant and engaging piece that celebrates both the art of singing and the value of time.
