Thus sings my dearest jewel (Thomas Weelkes)

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• 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

• CPDL #09295:  NoteWorthy Composer

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

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Title: Thus sings my dearest jewel
Composer: Thomas Weelkes

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicings: SAT or SAB

Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
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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.