Thus sings my dearest jewel (Thomas Weelkes)

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Editor: Vince M. Brennan (added 2005-11-20).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 0 kbytes   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Copyright (c) 2004 by V. M. Brennan
Editor: Brian Russell (added 2005-08-30).   Score information: Letter   Copyright: Personal
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Title: Thus sings my dearest jewel
Composer: Thomas Weelkes

Number of voices: 4vv  Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: none, a cappella
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Original text and translations

English.png English text Thus sings my dearest jewel;
In love delay is cruel. Or,
come and kiss me quickly,
or say thou dost not love me!
Fa la la...

Now sings my lovely treasure,
in love a kiss is a harmless pleasure!
Fa la la...