Thus sings my dearest jewel (Thomas Weelkes)

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• (Posted 2012-05-11)  CPDL #26144:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2012-05-11).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 18 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: SSA edition.

• (Posted 2005-11-20)  CPDL #10212: 

Editor: Vince M. Brennan (submitted 2005-11-20).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 30 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Copyright (c) 2004 by V. M. Brennan

• (Posted 2005-08-30)  CPDL #09295:         

Editor: Brian Russell (submitted 2005-08-30).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 20 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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General Information

Title: Thus sings my dearest jewel
Composer: Thomas Weelkes

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicings: SST or SSA
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

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Original text and translations

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.