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