Fly not so swift my dear (John Wilbye)
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2022-01-24). Score information: A4, 7 pages, 165 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: In original key.
- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2011-08-19). Score information: A4, 7 pages, 166 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transposed down a major 3rd. Revised files uploaded 24/01/22.
- Editor: Ken Williams (submitted 2004-01-25). Score information: A4, 4 pages, 184 kB Copyright: CPDL
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General Information
Title: Fly not so swift my dear
Composer: John Wilbye
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1598 in The Second Set of Madrigals for 3-6 voices, no. 13
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Original text and translations
English text
Fly not so swift, my dear, behold me dying,
If not a smiling glance for all my crying,
Yet kill me with thy frowns.
The Satyrs o'er the lawns full nimbly dancing,
Frisk it apace to view thy beauty's glancing.
See how they coast the downs.
Fain wouldst thou turn and yield them their delight,
But that thou fear'st lest I should steal a sight.