Lord, when I think (Thomas Weelkes)

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CPDL #25290:    Capella 

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2012-01-06).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 21 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Reformating of #9287.

• CPDL #09287:  NoteWorthy Composer

Editor: Brian Russell (submitted 2005-08-30).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 19 kB   Copyright: Personal

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Title: Lord, when I think
Composer: Thomas Weelkes

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: TTB

Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Ayres or Phantasticke Sprits for Three Voices (London, 1608)

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English text

1. Lord, when I think what a paltery thing
   Is a glove, or a ring, or a top of a fan to brag of;
   And how much a noddy will triumph in a busk point,
   Snatch with the tag off, then I say
   Well fare him that hath ever used close play.

2. And when I see what a pitiful grace
   Hath a frown in the face,
   Or a no in the lips of a lady;
   And when I had wist she would be kiss'd
   When she away did go with hey ho I end so,
   Never trust any woman more than you know.