Thus saith my Galatea (Thomas Morley)

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General Information

Title: Thus saith my Galatea
Composer: Thomas Morley

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SSATB, or SATTB
Genre: SecularMadrigal

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1595 in First Book of Ballets, no. 10
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Original text and translations

English original text

Thus saith my Galatea:
"Love long hath beene deluded,
When shall it bee concluded?" Fa la la.

"The young Nimphs all are wedded,
O then why doe I tarrie?
Or let mee dye or marry." Fa la la.

English.png English text

Thus saith my Galatea:
"Love long hath been deluded,
When shall it be concluded?" Fa la la.

"The young nymphs all are wedded,
O then why do I tarry?
Or let me die or marry." Fa la la.

Italian.png Italian translation

Così dice la mia Galatea:
"L'amore è stato a lungo illuso,
Quando sarà concluso?" Fa la la.

"Le giovani ninfe sono tutte sposate,
E allora perché indugio?
O lasciami morire o sposami." Fa la la.